{"product_id":"matcha-the-fox-ceremonial-green-tea-powder","title":"Matcha The Fox Ceremonial Green Tea Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis matcha is grown on the island of Kyushu, southern Japan, by specialist partner farms. The young tea leaves are shaded for 4–6 weeks before harvest, encouraging vivid green colour, natural sweetness, depth and umami.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor this premium matcha there is one hand-picked harvest each year. The finest spring leaves are selected, steamed to prevent oxidation, dried, cut and refined into tencha — the leaf traditionally used for high-quality drinking matcha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tencha is then sorted and selected by the renowned \"cellar master\" Daishi-san, who creates the final blend for balance, colour, aroma, texture and flavour. It is slowly milled on granite stone mills, which turn gently to avoid excess heat and preserve the delicacy of the leaf. A rare, carefully made tea for those who want matcha in its purest form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is an ultra-fine, intensely green matcha with a smooth, layered character. Unlike ordinary green tea, matcha is whisked directly into water and enjoyed whole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder 80% shade for 4 to 6 weeks before harvest, the tea leaves develop a remarkable depth of character and concentration. Once harvested, the leaves are steamed, dried, and transformed into tencha before being slowly stone-milled into an ultra-fine, vibrant green powder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet, smooth, umami, clean character. Only one hand-picked harvest per year ensures the highest quality. Slow stone-ground on handcrafted granite mills to preserve flavour and freshness. Packaged in airtight, recyclable tins for lasting freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach airtight 30g tin is produced in small batches and ground at a low speed (just 30g per hour) on handcrafted granite mills. This protects the matcha from heat damage and ensures the resulting powder is extremely fine, preserving all the character and depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturally contains caffeine and L-theanine, often described as smooth, steady energy. Many people find matcha feels less jittery than coffee—especially when enjoyed mid-morning or early afternoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreshness matters: reseal tightly, store in the tin in a fridge, and enjoy within 8 weeks of opening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumiko Matcha Ankorstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59160101093724,"sku":"MATCHA001-TIN","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0277\/7692\/files\/MatchaTheFoxCeremonialGreenTeaPowder.png?v=1789841699","url":"https:\/\/imperialteas.co.uk\/products\/matcha-the-fox-ceremonial-green-tea-powder","provider":"Imperial Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}