{"product_id":"marukyu-koyamaen-matcha-isuzu","title":"Matcha - Isuzu","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eIsuzu (五十鈴) is a ceremonial grade matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, positioned within the house’s lineup as a step deeper and more expressive than Aoarashi. It presents as a brilliant green powder with a soft vegetal fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"795\"\u003ePrepared as usucha, Isuzu opens bright and bold, with more pronounced astringency than Aoarashi while maintaining very little bitterness. The profile carries clear, fresh green vegetal notes before rounding into creamy sweetness and warm savoury umami. The finish is balanced, structured and satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eBecause of its more prominent green character and depth, Isuzu sits further along Marukyu’s ceremonial progression in flavour intensity. Its structure allows it to perform confidently both as traditional thin tea and in milk applications. The vibrant colour also holds well in baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eThe name Isuzu, meaning Fifty Bells, references the Isuzu River near Ise Grand Shrine. The name reflects harmony and clarity, qualities expressed through the blend’s bright yet grounded character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eMarukyu Koyamaen, founded in 1704 and based in Uji, Kyoto, remains one of Japan’s most established tea houses with long standing ties to ceremonial blending and tea school traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003eUsucha preparation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003eMatcha latte preparation, best with moderate milk. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003eBaking and dessert applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested preparation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUsucha | 2g whisked with 60ml water at 80°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003eOrigin | Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr data-end=\"1914\" data-start=\"1911\"\u003eProducer | Marukyu Koyamaen\u003cbr data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1941\"\u003eStorage | Keep airtight and refrigerated after opening\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMarukyu Koyamaen Best Before Date • Read (YY\/MM\/DD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marukyu Koyamaen","offers":[{"title":"40g Tin","offer_id":45985296974054,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g Bag","offer_id":45985297006822,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0170\/9420\/files\/Marukyu_Koyamaen_Isuzu_Matcha40.jpg?v=1733371340","url":"https:\/\/easternhillgs.com\/ja\/products\/marukyu-koyamaen-matcha-isuzu","provider":"Eastern Hill General Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}