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It's everything you never knew you always wanted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and nutty Genmaicha (a blend of toasted rice and first flush sencha) is dusted with vibrant, freshly milled Matcha to create a brew that is perfectly toasty and deeply satisfying. We adore it, and hope you do too. It also makes a sensational latte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePairs well with: Chirashi, bagels and a schmear, leafy salads, onigiri, Macro Bowls, smoked fish, chocolate-tahini shortbread, The Lotte Berk Method, and lazy weekends upstate. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Matcha Iri Genmaicha is only available in (2oz) or (16oz) nitrogen flushed bags, sealed in Japan to maximize the tea's freshness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrigin:  Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bellocq","offers":[{"title":"Atelier Bag, 2oz\/57g","offer_id":964633176,"sku":"AB 2oz\/57g","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bulk (1lb)","offer_id":46350749202,"sku":"Bulk (1lb)","price":107.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/Bellocq-TeasDay1-MatchaGenmaicha-430.jpg?v=1604614010"},{"product_id":"tororo-matcha-bowl-white","title":"White Potter's Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Japanese tea bowl fits beautifully in the hand.  Perfect for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bellocq.com\/collections\/green-pures\/products\/matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e, or your favorite tea. Slight variations make each piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Also available in black.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAIKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28305355538,"sku":"SA-200294","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/Potters_Bowl_White.jpg?v=1619023564"},{"product_id":"copy-of-tea-bowl-white","title":"Black Potter's Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Japanese tea bowl fits beautifully in the hand.  Perfect for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bellocq.com\/collections\/green-pures\/products\/matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e, or your favorite tea. 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Employing a fine-mesh stainless steel strainer to sift the matcha creates a finer froth. 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The bamboo species, shape, number of prongs, length of tassel and bamboo color vary between schools and applications; each whisk is crafted from bamboo that has been cured for three years, then split into finer and finer, nearly transparent lengths to fashion the prongs used to create the even, silky foam on the surface of a bowl of matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChikumeido Sabun has held audience with the Emperor as well as exhibited at the Louvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echashaku\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is created from a single piece of bamboo, and used to scoop the proper proportion of matcha into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003echawan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, or tea bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso available in Smoked Bamboo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikumeido Sabun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32591594094658,"sku":"CH-White-L","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/Bellocq_20201118_WhiteBambooSpoon_0072.jpg?v=1607658353"},{"product_id":"smoked-bamboo-chashaku-by-chikumeido","title":"Smoked Bamboo Chashaku (Matcha Scoop)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe family behind Chikumeido Sabun\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehas been crafting tea whisks (chasen) for twenty-four generations and \u003c\/span\u003eis considered one of the finest matcha whisk producers in existence. 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Fresh, delicate notes of early spring grass spill forth from this blend of Samidori, Yabukita and Ujihikari cultivars. Hibari translates to \"the skylark that sings in spring\".  This\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e exceptional matcha is perfect at all times of the day, on its own or in a creamy latte and continues to be a best seller with a loyal following. Decidedly, a staff favorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHibari Matcha is part of the Bellocq Matcha collection. We are honored to be working with one of the most revered matcha producers in Japan who have been cultivating and processing exquisite matcha since the 16th century. Enjoyed by Emperors, their rare and exceptional teas may now be enjoyed by our discerning clientele.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging: Prepared in a sealed 30g bag. 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Kusamakura translates to \"grass pillow\" and was inspired by the turn of the century fiction work by Natsume Soseki, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea haiku-style novel that lives through beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This remarkable koicha, or thick tea, lifts one into the realm of appreciation for the seemingly everyday, elevating the consciousness and energy. Sophisticated with an effortless power, this is a wonderful tea for mediation or tea ceremony. A member of our staff described the effect as, \"light-filled glossy waves, like pure mountain water, cascading over the brain\". Far out, indeed. Moreover, this ceremonial tea exemplifies the botanical identity of the leaves and their profound joy at unfurling under the gaze of our glorious sun on this tiny miracle of a pale blue dot we call home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eKusamakura Matcha is part of the new Bellocq Matcha collection. We are honored to be working with one of the most revered matcha producers in Japan who have been cultivating and processing exquisite matcha since the 16th century. Enjoyed by Emperors, their rare and exceptional teas may now be enjoyed by our discerning clientele.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003ePackaging: Prepared in a sealed 30g bag. 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A member of our team suggested this matcha might have been \"distilled from a stalactite\" and the perfect choice for \"Jedi's everywhere\". \u003c\/span\u003eFutmetsu Komachi translates to \"The Immortal Poet\" and is one of the most exceptional teas we have had the honor, and pleasure, to experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumetsu Komachi Matcha is part of the new Bellocq Matcha collection. We are honored to be working with one of the most revered matcha producers in Japan who have been cultivating and processing exquisite matcha since the 16th century. Enjoyed by Emperors, their rare and exceptional teas may now be enjoyed by our discerning clientele.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" class=\"p1\"\u003e To Prepare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBring filtered or spring water to 160ºF. 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Sourced from an artisan in Kyoto, milling exquisite matcha since the 16th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo Whisk (Chasen): A \u003cspan\u003etraditional bamboo whisk, of winter-cured bamboo, specially crafted to whisk powdered tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha Ladle (Chashaku): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA chashaku is created from a single piece of bamboo, and used to scoop the proper proportion of matcha into a chawan, or tea bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShou Sugi Ban Matcha Bowl (Chawan): \u003c\/span\u003eLustrous black with an ample tea basin, the Shou Sugi Ban chawan\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a\u003cspan\u003e superb example of modern Japanese earthenware. 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In operation since the 16th century and producing some of the world's finest matcha, it is our most sincere honor to be working with an artisan of their caliber and having been extended the opportunity to share their exceptional offerings with you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gift set includes one 30g bag each of the following extraordinary teas: Hibari, Kusamakura (level S) and Fumetsu Komachi (level P).  The gift set is packaged in a simple box with a fine, blue ribbon. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe can not recommend this highly enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis, tea friends, is a gift to love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibari is a \u003cspan\u003esuperlative \u003c\/span\u003ematcha created of shincha (first flush) tencha.  This usucha-style matcha (thin tea) is smooth and medium bodied, with a wonderfully grounding and steady energetic presence. 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