{"product_id":"marukyu-koyamaen-chigi-no-shiro-matcha","title":"Matcha - Chigi No Shiro","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"363\"\u003eChigi no Shiro is a medium bodied ceremonial matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, offering sweetness, clarity and soft structure\u003cstrong data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"363\"\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e It presents with a gentle sweet aroma and a bright, refreshing profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"563\"\u003ePrepared as usucha, vegetal notes are soft and lively, supported by toasty umami depth. A gentle astringency and mild tartness appear toward the back of the palate, giving the tea lift and definition without sharpness. The texture is velvety and creamy, finishing with lingering sweetness and a composed green clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"883\"\u003eThe name Chigi no Shiro was bestowed by Keikōin Shun, former Grand Priest of Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine), to commemorate the relocation of the shrine and its enduring dedication to renewal within tradition. Inspired by the ornamental rafter ends extending from the shrine’s gables, the name reflects continuity, vitality and refinement — qualities expressed in the tea’s refreshing and evolving character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1291\"\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-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eUsucha preparation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eMatcha latte preparation, best with moderate milk. Flavour and texture is enhanced with soy or oat milk\u003cbr\u003e\n\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-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eOrigin | Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eProducer | Marukyu Koyamaen\u003cbr data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eStorage | Keep airtight and refrigerated after opening\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMarukyu Koyamaen Best Before Date • Read (YY\/MM\/DD)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marukyu Koyamaen","offers":[{"title":"40g Tin","offer_id":45978735739110,"sku":"","price":53.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g Bag","offer_id":45978735771878,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0170\/9420\/files\/Marukyu_Koyamaen_Chigi_No_Shiro_Matcha40_d6443ff4-c392-44fd-88db-3b6d19acc73d.jpg?v=1733371391","url":"https:\/\/easternhillgs.com\/ko\/products\/marukyu-koyamaen-chigi-no-shiro-matcha","provider":"Eastern Hill General Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}