{"product_id":"iwasaki-family-ryogouchi-shizouka-genmaicha","title":"Iwasaki Family [Shizouka] Genmaicha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSimply put...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully smooth \u0026amp; flavourful blend of Sencha with brown rice - great balance, flavor and aroma.  A true product of beautiful soil exuding the charm of Japanese green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLocated in the mountains of the upper reaches of the Okitsu River. Natural river mist blocks direct sunlight, creating a refreshing aroma. A mountain tea plantation overflowing with nature, like a paradise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn more depth...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName of tea garden \u003c\/b\u003eRyogouchi [JAS Organic] Tea Plantation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily : Iwasaki Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMitsuo Iwasaki,\u003c\/strong\u003e Eldest Son: \u003cstrong\u003eShinobu \u003cbr\u003eIwasaki Mitsuo\u003c\/strong\u003e helps his eldest son, who inherited the tea plantation with over 50 years of experience in organic cultivation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTea from the Okitsugawa River basin is called\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRyogouchi tea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea Name : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGenmaicha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis garden makes tea with the medium-steaming method (about 40 seconds) that preserves the aroma of mountain tea, reminiscent of young leaves.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily : Iwasaki Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMitsuo Iwasaki, Eldest Son: Shinobu Iwasaki Mitsuo helps his eldest son, who inherited the tea plantation with over 50 years of experience in organic cultivation. He's still energetic and working hard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOkitsugawa River basin.  Tea from the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOkitsugawa River basin is called Ryogouchi tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize :\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 hectares making green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience : \u003c\/b\u003eA wonderfully smooth \u0026amp; flavourful blend of Sencha with brown rice - great balance, flavor and aroma.  A true product of beautiful soil exuding the charm of Japanese green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_1206542542073265616gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast visited by Comins :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e November\u003c\/span\u003e 2025, Michelle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to prepare [Kyusu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount of tea per cup (200 ml):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003eg \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature of water:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 C \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion time: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 seconds to 1 minute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo milk, no sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cem\u003ePossible number of times you can re-brew using the same leaves.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis tea can be infused\/brewed multiple times, just place the leaves to one side and reuse.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll about the Iwasaki Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eA message from the Iwasaki family : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We must not pollute the river water with pesticides and chemical fertilizers. It is the mountain people's job to protect the mountain's natural environment so that clean water can reach the people downstream.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis commitment to nature has led to the creation of organic tea, which is now being passed down to his eldest son. In addition to the reliable tea-making techniques \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShinobu Iwasaki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e has honed since childhood, he is also learning cutting-edge organic farming techniques at study groups and is diligently working to improve his tea-making skills every day. In an era where only large-scale tea plantations can survive, he is earnestly committed to small-scale agriculture. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShinobu Iwasaki \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The more high-quality tea grown in the mountains is, the fewer and fewer people are making it. I am determined to continue making mountain tea even if I am the only one left,\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMitsuo Iwasaki : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eEnchanted by the aroma of the tea made by his grandfather when there was a watermill, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMitsuo Iwasaki \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003edefied the norm and decided to revive organic tea production on his own garden. He is from the pioneering generation of the organic farming movement in Japan. A mountain dweller whose catchphrase is \u003cem\u003e\"Tea is the heart.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/a2ff86278c.clvaw-cdnwnd.com\/e9a17c56ecb68b2f53563005e640210f\/200000062-1ddcd1f1ed\/shinobu[1].jpg\" width=\"226\"\u003e  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/a2ff86278c.clvaw-cdnwnd.com\/e9a17c56ecb68b2f53563005e640210f\/200000061-c6344c730a\/iwasaki[3].jpg\" width=\"225\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eShinobu Iwasaki: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMitsuo Iwasaki's eldest son. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eShinobu has been learning tea making since he was 20 years old.  He continues to study cultivation [even studying organic methods in mountainous regions abroad in Italy] and pursue the best taste and aroma in the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Comins Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g (20+ cups)","offer_id":55907008283009,"sku":"koga san sencha","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":55907008315777,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1174\/3374\/files\/B4F65123-A8E0-493E-A6AB-6E594ADBC249.jpg?v=1783864073","url":"https:\/\/cominstea.com\/products\/iwasaki-family-ryogouchi-shizouka-genmaicha","provider":"Comins Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}