{"product_id":"hatsu-kaori-by-marukyu-koyamaen-first-harvest-matcha","title":"Hatsu Kaori by Marukyu Koyamaen (First Harvest Matcha)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHatsu Kaori (初薫)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \"first fragrance\" — is Marukyu Koyamaen's spring-exclusive matcha, ground from the earliest leaves of the season before the main harvest begins, from a carefully cultivated early-maturing cultivar grown under cover. The result is a matcha of rare delicacy: light, clean umami with a soft creaminess that spreads gently through the palate. Available late May through June only, while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Hatsu Kaori?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-pick character:\u003c\/strong\u003e These leaves are harvested weeks before the standard crop from an early-maturing cultivar — producing a lighter, brighter, more ephemeral flavor profile than any of Marukyu Koyamaen's year-round ceremonial grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft creaminess, no edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and mellow on the palate, light umami unfolds gently with no bitterness, no sharpness — a softness that comes through clearly in both the aroma and the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring ritual, simply made:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed as usucha in a prewarmed bowl — it needs nothing elaborate. A quiet way to mark the turning of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring gift packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes in Marukyu Koyamaen's Shin Matcha presentation box, ready to give or keep for a special morning. In stock only while the spring release lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matcha enthusiasts who follow the new-harvest season, and anyone who wants to taste the difference a first picking makes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marukyu Koyamaen","offers":[{"title":"20g Can","offer_id":52338577572122,"sku":"MK-HKR-20-CAN","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g Can","offer_id":52338867339546,"sku":"MK-HKR-40-CAN","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/4388\/1242\/files\/New_Harvest_MK.jpg?v=1781117341","url":"https:\/\/kanso-tea.com\/products\/hatsu-kaori-by-marukyu-koyamaen-first-harvest-matcha","provider":"Kanso Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}