{"product_id":"matcha-濃茶","title":"ITO EN Koto no Tsuki (20g) Matcha — Rich \u0026 Refined for Koicha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rich Japanese matcha particularly suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoicha (thick matcha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepared with a generous amount of matcha and less water, Koto no Tsuki develops a deep, full-bodied character without becoming overwhelmingly bitter. Its richness is followed by a pleasant sweetness that lingers gently on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be enjoyed traditionally as Koicha, but its fuller flavor also works beautifully in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich matcha latte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the character of the matcha remains present alongside the milk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight: 20g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Koicha (thick matcha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha drinkers looking for a richer experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich matcha lattes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those who would like to experience a deeper side of Japanese matcha, Koto no Tsuki offers an excellent balance of richness, gentle bitterness and lingering sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Prepare Koicha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor one serving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMatcha: approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHot water: approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–40 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater temperature: approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°C (167–176°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm the matcha bowl with hot water, then empty and dry it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSift approximately 4 g of matcha into the bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a small amount of hot water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing a bamboo whisk (chasen), slowly knead the matcha and water together until smooth and glossy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a little more hot water if needed to reach a thick, flowing consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike Usucha, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoicha is not whisked to create foam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is slowly kneaded into a rich, smooth consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Koicha uses approximately twice as much matcha as Usucha, one serving delivers a much more concentrated matcha experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Koto no Tsuki can also be used for a rich matcha latte. Adjust the amount of matcha and milk according to your preferred strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct of Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor matcha-only orders, up to 30 tins of matcha can be packed together in one shipment.\u003c\/b\u003e You can mix and match different matcha varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping rates vary by quantity for orders of up to 10 tins. For orders of 10 to 30 tins, the shipping rate remains the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor larger orders, please allow additional time for preparation and shipping depending on availability. 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