{"product_id":"oku-chiran-1st-picked","title":"Okuchiran first tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Chiran Tea from a Limited Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a special Chiran tea, limited to the \"Ushirodake\" region within Chiran Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, where it is cultivated in a cool, mountainous area enveloped in deep mist and clear air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst flush tea, made from only the new shoots that sprout in spring, contains abundant nutrients accumulated during winter, resulting in rich umami and mellow sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\"Oku-Chiran Ichibancha\" (Deep Chiran First Flush Tea) is an exceptional product distinguished by the rich aroma and deep body created by the natural conditions of Ushirodake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enjoy the profound flavor, where the robustness of the tea leaves harmonizes with a smooth mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ichibancha (First Flush Tea)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ichibancha\" refers to the \u003cstrong\u003efirst new shoots picked\u003c\/strong\u003e during the tea harvesting season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese tea is generally harvested several times a year (about 2 to 4 times, depending on the region). 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