{"product_id":"ariel-japanese-kokeicha-green-tea","title":"ARIEL Japanese Kokeicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinctive Japanese green tea, recognisable by its dark pine-needle shape. Kokeicha is made from stems and leaves not graded for sencha, finely milled and reformed by extrusion – a clever traditional use of high-quality material that would otherwise go unused. Available in 125 g loose leaf tins for shelf programs and in 1 kg loose leaf bulk for foodservice operations running by the cup. The cup pours a clear pale green-gold with a soft, mellow character; serves equally well hot or chilled over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup pours a clear pale green-gold with a soft vegetal aroma. The character is mellow and slightly sweet, with a gentle grassy note that's characteristic of steamed Japanese green tea. A touch of bitterness sits at the finish – clean rather than astringent – which is part of the kokeicha signature. Long, soft aftertaste, no harshness even at the upper end of the steep window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese green tea is produced primarily by steaming – not pan-firing, the Chinese method – which preserves a brighter green colour and a more vegetal character in the cup. Kokeicha is a uniquely Japanese form within that tradition: stems and lower-grade leaves from sencha and matcha production are steamed, finely milled, mixed with a small amount of starch binder, and extruded through a mould to produce the dark, pine-needle-like leaves. The format is both visually distinctive on the shelf and a credible quality position for a Japanese tea program. Green tea is naturally rich in antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 2.5 g per 250 ml at 75–85 °C for 2–3 minutes. The lower temperature window matters: kokeicha pulls bitterness past 85 °C, and the natural slight bitterness in the leaf is enough to stand on its own without over-extraction. At commercial scale, a 1 kg bag yields approximately 400 portions at 2.5 g per cup. Each 250 ml serving contains zero calories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Whole leaf Japanese green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats\u003c\/strong\u003e: 125 g loose leaf tin, 1 kg loose leaf bulk bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kosher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Humaniterra Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, loose leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terra Café et Thé Ltée","offers":[{"title":"125 g loose leaf","offer_id":43358956847155,"sku":"TARIO03VTJP05PF01","price":12.48,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg loose leaf","offer_id":43358956879923,"sku":"TARIORIVTJP05F001","price":97.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg loose leaf (volume price)","offer_id":44259661316147,"sku":"TARIORIVTJP05F001","price":94.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/2363\/3971\/files\/TheVertKokeichaJaponaisenfeuilles125g066166002524.jpg?v=1768489676","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.cafeterra.ca\/products\/ariel-japanese-kokeicha-green-tea","provider":"Terra Coffee \u0026 Tea Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}