{"title":"Leaf Tea","description":"Our leaf teas are the highest quality with our tea leaf store in Tokyo.","products":[{"product_id":"gyokuro-luxurious-rich-umami","title":"Gyokuro","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eHow To Brew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuxurious, Rich, Umami - Gyokuro is a refined shade grown Japanese green tea.  Being shade grown causes both the amino acid theanine and the alkaloid caffeine in the tea leaves to increase, yielding a sweeter and more concentrated flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most expensive and luxurious types of green tea available in Japan. Be mindful when brewing this by using lower temperature water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50g bag = 30 cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003eUji, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 30ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater temperature: 60°c\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea leaf: 5g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfuse: 90-120seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2nd time: 30seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3rd time: 15seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains a high level of caffeine, however L theanine acts in synergy with caffeine. This comes from L-Theanine’s stimulation of the alpha brain waves, which produce a calming effect. L-Theanine, combined with caffeine, melts away stress and anxiety, and allows one to focus on the present task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"50g packet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13647227462,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/0506\/products\/gyokuro_3.jpg?v=1453671649"},{"product_id":"premium-sencha-full-body-sweet-rich","title":"Premium Sencha","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eHow To Brew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull body, Sweet, Rich - A steamed green tea that is harvested in autumn from Shizuoka. The higher grades, like our Sencha Premium, have a more delicate flavour profile and is more full bodied, sweet, and smoother than most Senchas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50g bag = 50 cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003eShizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 60ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater temperature: 70℃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea leaf: 2g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfuse: 60seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2nd time: 20seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSencha contains a high level of Vitamin C, which retains in the hot tea thanks to the presence and high level of Catechin. Premium has the higher L- Theanine content of our Sencha products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"50g packet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13647337862,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/0506\/products\/SenchaPrem_3.jpg?v=1470434377"},{"product_id":"sencha-clean-mellow-refreshing","title":"Sencha","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eHow To Brew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, Mellow, Refreshing - A steamed green tea from the Shizuoka. Sencha is one of Japan's most popular and beloved teas. It produces a rich, mellow textured tea, with a clean and very refreshing green aroma. The cup develops a balanced flavour with a rounded finish that coats the palate. Our Sencha has a classic Sencha flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50g bag = 34 cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003eShizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 80ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater temperature: 80℃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea leaf: 3g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfuse: 60seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2nd time: 20seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSencha contains a high level of Vitamin C, which retains in the hot tea thanks to the presence and high level of Catechin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"50g packet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13647498246,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/0506\/products\/Sencha_4.jpg?v=1453672135"},{"product_id":"matcha-genmai-natty-aromatic","title":"Genmaicha with Matcha ( Genmaicha Matcha )","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eHow To Brew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatty, Aromatic - An original house blend that results in an extremely deep and creamy green tea with extra colour and body from the Matcha. It has a sweet nuttiness from the roasted brown rice and clean fresh notes from the Sencha. A great Japanese tea for beginners as it is easy to brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50g bag = 34 cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShizuoka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 150ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater temperature: 100°c\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea leaf: 3g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfuse: 20seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2nd time: 10seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea combines sencha leaves, roasted brown rice and matcha powder, to form a mild and pleasantly aromatic tea with all the nutritional benefits of each ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"50g packet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13647540870,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/0506\/files\/IMG_1792_Genmaicha_with_Matcha_New.jpg?v=1755223680"},{"product_id":"houjicha-roasted-mild-smoky","title":"Houjicha","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eHow To Brew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted, Mild, Smoky - Houjicha is a roasted specially prepared Japanese green tea at our Tokyo shop. It has a smoky aroma and is lower in caffeine than most green teas. Houjicha has a woodsy flavour that many coffee drinkers find appealing, and can be brewed well with boiling hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20g bag = 14 cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShizuoka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly roasted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size:150ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater temperature: 100℃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea leaf: 3g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfuse: 30seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2nd time: 10seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roasting process reduces the caffeine and tannin content, creating a mild, low-caffeine tea. This tea has a distinct aroma for a relaxing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"20g packet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13647564806,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/0506\/products\/houjicha_2.jpg?v=1453672481"},{"product_id":"premium-sencha-new-harvest-2024-copy","title":"Premium Sencha - New Harvest 2026","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eHow To Brew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new harvest 2026  (Shincha) is now available. Our New Harvest 2026 is from Shizuoka, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShincha is the very first harvest of the year and is carefully processed to leave the natural grassy flavour and fresh aroma. Shincha is the tea equivalent of the Beaujolais Nouveau wines of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eBrewing Tip:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st brew:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater temperature; 70c-80c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfuse 20-40 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd brew:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater temperature; 80c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfuse 10-20 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to enjoy a \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003esweeter flavour\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, please use lower water temperature and infuse for a little bit longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to enjoy the \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003efresh aroma\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, please use higher water temperature and infuse for a shorter time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe higher grades, like our Sencha Premium, have a more delicate flavour profile and is more full-bodied, sweet, and smoother than most Senchas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50g bag = 50 cups (2g x 25 brews x 2nd brews)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003eShizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 60ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSencha contains a high level of Vitamin C, which retains in the hot tea thanks to the presence and high level of Catechin. Premium has a higher L- Theanine content of our Sencha products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur brewing instruction is standard; if you are the first time trying Premium Sencha New 2026  please start a shorter brewing time \u003cstrong\u003esuch as 10 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e and find out your preference. As with all teas, the longer you leave it to brew, the stronger the flavour will get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"50g packet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42682724909098,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/0506\/files\/new_harvest_26_1.jpg?v=1781236933"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/0506\/collections\/Sencha_5_44480d86-c58b-4cf0-970a-f60c41a932f6.jpg?v=1453673462","url":"https:\/\/www.nippontea.co.nz\/collections\/leaf-tea\/new-tea-2023.oembed","provider":"NipponTea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}