{"product_id":"ishimoto-kawaguchiken-chitose-matcha-ceremonial-japanese-matcha","title":"Ishimoto Kawaguchiken Chitose Matcha – Ceremonial Japanese Matcha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIshimoto Kawaguchiken Chitose Matcha – Ceremonial Japanese Matcha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight, refreshing, and pleasantly bittersweet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChitose by Ishimoto Kawaguchiken is a stone-ground Uji matcha with a clean, refreshing character and a pleasant touch of bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighter and more brisk than richer, umami-forward matcha, Chitose combines moderate bitterness with balanced umami and a fresh vegetal character. Its clean finish and approachable profile make it particularly enjoyable as traditional usucha and a great choice for everyday matcha drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional usucha \/ thin tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIced matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers who enjoy a refreshing matcha with noticeable bitterness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who prefer a lighter, cleaner flavour profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, balanced, lightly bittersweet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmami:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to pronounced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstringency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and vegetal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and smooth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, refreshing, and crisp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor traditional usucha, sift 2g of Chitose into a bowl, add 60–70ml warm water, then whisk quickly in a W or M motion until smooth and lightly frothy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor iced matcha, whisk 2–3g with 40–50ml warm water until smooth, then pour over ice and add cold water to taste. Chitose’s refreshing character and gentle bitterness make it especially enjoyable served this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep sealed and store away from heat, light, moisture, and strong odours. After opening, close tightly and refrigerate for best freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ishimoto Kawaguchiken","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":53256761344289,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9696\/4385\/files\/Chitose.png?v=1786795777","url":"https:\/\/2seacrabsmatcha.myshopify.com\/products\/ishimoto-kawaguchiken-chitose-matcha-ceremonial-japanese-matcha","provider":"2 Sea Crabs Matcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}