{"product_id":"honai-by-tsuchiyama-tea","title":"Honai by Tsuchiyama Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonai (本愛)\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from Tsuchiyama-cho in Shiga Prefecture — a distinctly different terroir from the Uji-grown matchas most drinkers know, and one increasingly prized by connoisseurs for its own character. Made from the first May harvest of shade-grown tencha, grown and processed entirely within Tea Tsuchiyama's own gardens, Honai delivers a velvety-smooth aroma with a hint of chocolate, rich nutty umami, and a signature thick, creamy foam that develops when whisked — the mark of real freshness and careful processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Honai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, nutty flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real umami depth with a delicate natural sweetness and no bitterness — closer to hazelnut and dark chocolate than the bright, grassy notes typical of ceremonial matcha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for koicha:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceremonial grade suited to koicha (thick tea), where it whips into a dense, creamy foam — a clear sign of quality and freshness. Also excellent as usucha for those who prefer it thinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCareful, exacting cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown from shaded tencha leaves harvested in the first flush of May under meticulous fertilizer management — the deep green color and clarity reflect the care in every step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-estate craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown, harvested, and processed entirely within Tea Tsuchiyama's own gardens in Koka City, Shiga — single-estate matcha rather than a blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matcha drinkers who want to explore beyond Uji, and anyone who appreciates a rich, nutty, chocolate-tinged cup with real body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tsuchiyama Tea","offers":[{"title":"30g Can","offer_id":52832978501914,"sku":"TT-HON-30-CAN","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30g Bag","offer_id":52832978534682,"sku":"TT-HON-30-BAG","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g Bag","offer_id":52832978567450,"sku":"TT-HON-100-BAG","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/4388\/1242\/files\/TT_Honai_30g_Can.jpg?v=1788901801","url":"https:\/\/kanso-tea.com\/products\/honai-by-tsuchiyama-tea","provider":"Kanso Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}