{"product_id":"haru-ceremonial-grade-matcha-first-harvest-100-g","title":"HARU Ceremonial Grade Matcha — First Harvest, 100 g","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFirst harvest, and you can taste it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHARU is made from \u003cem\u003eichibancha\u003c\/em\u003e — the first flush of spring. Through winter the plant stores up amino acids and sugars, and the first leaves picked carry all of it. That's where matcha gets its sweetness and its saturated green. Later harvests never quite catch up, which is why first-harvest leaf is graded and priced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe grade HARU as \u003cstrong\u003eGold Ceremonial, Superior\u003c\/strong\u003e — matcha meant to be drunk straight, not baked into things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBright umami first, opening into nutty and floral, finishing sweet. The texture is the part people notice: it whisks thick and silky rather than thin. Astringency sits very low, so there's no sharp edge at the back of the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright umami · silk · nutty · floral · sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to prepare — traditional hot brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSift\u003c\/strong\u003e ½–1 tsp of matcha into a warm bowl. This is the step people skip, and it's the one that prevents clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd 60 ml (2 oz) of hot water at 82–88 °C (180–190 °F).\u003c\/strong\u003e Not boiling — boiling water scorches the leaf and pulls out bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep 60 seconds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisk\u003c\/strong\u003e in a gentle circular motion until a fine, even foam forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 g resealable pouch — makes 45–50 bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% matcha green tea. Nothing added, no sugar, no fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate after opening; keep sealed and away from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported and packed by Lisata Canada, Kingston, Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[Ships Canada-wide — free shipping over $75]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LISATA MATCHA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939832926293,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/3734\/0757\/files\/Photoroom_20260902_141523.jpg?v=1788373453","url":"https:\/\/lisata.ca\/products\/haru-ceremonial-grade-matcha-first-harvest-100-g","provider":"LISATA MATCHA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}