{"title":"2026 FIRST PICK TEAS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"yame-sencha-hatsutsumi-loose-tea","title":"Yame Sencha - Hatsutsumi (Loose tea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis very special 2026 “shincha” or “new tea” is limited in supply and only available until the next season. The very first and best tea leaves of the season create a sencha with heightened flavour and nutritional value characteristic of these teas. This year’s flavour profile consists of an ocean salt aroma with floral notes, sweet vegetal flavour and balanced finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matsukazetea.com\/pages\/tea-packaging\"\u003ePackaging options explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivar: Saemidori, Tsuyuhikari, Yabukita (blend)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/matsu-kaze-tea.myshopify.com\/pages\/hoshino-seicha-en-yame-region\"\u003eHoshino Seicha-en\u003c\/a\u003e, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make hot tea\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 7 g or 1 tbsp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater: 250-300 mL at 70-80 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep: 1-1.5 min.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make cold brewed tea\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 10 g or 1.5 tbsp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep: 2-6 hours in the fridge\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MATSU KAZE TEA","offers":[{"title":"Complete Packaging","offer_id":39872890765423,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sealed Bag Only","offer_id":39872890798191,"sku":"","price":47.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/2715\/products\/H-FS-Sencha-Shincha-1-2_copy_b63d21f1-6e25-495a-8389-88becc814893.jpg?v=1606522585"},{"product_id":"yame-organic-sencha-loose-tea","title":"Yame Organic Sencha (Loose tea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2026 first flush certified organic tea from Yame has an aroma of sweet wet grass and a mildly bitter, leafy vegetal flavour with a refreshing, dry finish. It has a hint of the umami flavour of gyokuro teas famous in this region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matsukazetea.com\/pages\/tea-packaging\"\u003ePackaging options explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar: Yabukita\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/matsu-kaze-tea.myshopify.com\/pages\/hoshino-seicha-en-yame-region\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoshino Seicha-en\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 g\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make hot tea\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 7 g or 1 tbsp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: 250-300 mL at 70-80 °C \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep: 1-1.5 min.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make cold brewed tea\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 10 g or 1.5 tbsp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep: 2-6 hours in the fridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MATSU KAZE TEA","offers":[{"title":"Complete Packaging","offer_id":39872890503279,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sealed Bag Only","offer_id":39872890536047,"sku":"","price":37.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/2715\/products\/H-YukiSencha-1-2copy_56a4f56b-6ede-4e4a-a3cb-1e8fbef1d219.jpg?v=1606522900"},{"product_id":"ise-organic-sencha-powder-powder","title":"Ise Organic Sencha Powder (Powder)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade from fine high quality 2026 Japanese certified organic sencha and ceramic ground for eleven hours, this powdered tea is easily mixed into hot water as an instant tea. A wonderful alternative to matcha without the whisk and a perfect tea for cooking. A great way to get all of the nutrients of green tea. Dry straw aroma with a grassy herbal flavour and strong finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matsukazetea.com\/pages\/tea-packaging\"\u003ePackaging options explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivar: Yabukita\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/matsu-kaze-tea.myshopify.com\/pages\/takeo-tea-farm-ise-region\"\u003eTakeo Farm\u003c\/a\u003e, Mie Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 1.2 g or 1\/2 tsp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater: 250 mL (1 cup) at 70-80 °C (or cold water for iced tea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep: Mix in hot or cold water with a spoon\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MATSU KAZE TEA","offers":[{"title":"Complete Packaging","offer_id":39872867336303,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sealed Bag Only","offer_id":39872870613103,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/2715\/products\/IMG_94302copy.jpg?v=1629018839"},{"product_id":"yame-traditional-authentic-gyokuro-shizukucha-loose-tea","title":"Yame Traditional Authentic Gyokuro – Shizukucha (Loose tea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yame region is famous for producing award-winning gyokuro tea. Picked once a year from the best leaves, this 2026 dento-hon-gyokuro is grown using the traditional harvesting style and tools. This high-end, hand-picked tea has a vegetable broth aroma, asparagus flavour and savoury finish. It has a soup stock consistency and texture. After a few steeps, it is traditionally eaten. Good for garnishes, omelettes and other recipes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matsukazetea.com\/pages\/tea-packaging\"\u003ePackaging options explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivar: Yabukita, Saemidori, Okuidori (blend)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/matsu-kaze-tea.myshopify.com\/pages\/hoshino-seicha-en-yame-region\"\u003eHoshino Seicha-en\u003c\/a\u003e, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make hot tea\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 6 g or heaping 2 tsp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater: 60 mL at 50-60 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep: 2-2.5 min.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make cold brewed tea\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 15 g pr 2 tbsp \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep: 2-6 hours in the fridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"MATSU KAZE TEA","offers":[{"title":"Complete Packaging","offer_id":39872891617391,"sku":"","price":62.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sealed Bag Only","offer_id":39872891650159,"sku":"","price":60.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/2715\/products\/H-Gyokuro-1-2_copy_cea7331c-0e0d-4b66-95b5-4b3d9f1c8ab6.jpg?v=1629023525"},{"product_id":"kakegawa-fukamushi-sencha-hasami-ichiccha-loose-tea","title":"Kakegawa Fukamushi Sencha - Hasami Ichiccha (Loose tea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a first flush 2026 sencha tea grown in the Kakegawa region of Shizuoka that specializes in fukamushi sencha. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFukamushi teas are made from deep steamed, fragmented tea leaves that have short steeping times and add sediment to the tea for better flavour and nutritional benefit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mild, fresh cut grass aroma with a sweet, grassy vegetal flavour and refreshing finish.  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matsukazetea.com\/pages\/tea-packaging\"\u003ePackaging options explained\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivar: Yabukita\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.matsukazetea.com\/pages\/nagata-tea-farm-kakegawa-region\"\u003eNagata Tea farm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.matsukazetea.com\/pages\/nagata-tea-farm-kakegawa-region\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShizuokaPrefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make hot tea\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 7 g or 1 tbsp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater: 250-300 mL at 70-80 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep: 40-60 sec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make cold brewed tea\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 10 g (1.5 tbsp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep: 2-6 hours in the fridge\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MATSU KAZE TEA","offers":[{"title":"Complete Packaging","offer_id":39872918388847,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sealed Bag Only","offer_id":39872918421615,"sku":"","price":28.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/2715\/products\/IMG_9404copy_0bbe027c-5c25-4d65-87c8-4a868208c47d.jpg?v=1606773689"},{"product_id":"ise-organic-sencha-gokujou-loose-tea","title":"Ise Organic Sencha - Gokujou (Loose tea)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 2026 high grade, first flush, Japanese certified organic sencha has a dry straw aroma, vegetal grassy flavour with a sharp finish. It balances a natural sweetness with a hint of bitter astringency. Enjoy this quality, first flush tea for a pure sencha experience.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matsukazetea.com\/pages\/tea-packaging\"\u003ePackaging options explained\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivar: Yabukita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"http:\/\/matsu-kaze-tea.myshopify.com\/pages\/takeo-tea-farm-ise-region\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTakeo Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Mie Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e80 g\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo make hot tea\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTea: 7 g or 1 tbsp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: 250-300 mL at 70-80 °C \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteep: 1-1.5 min.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo make cold brewed tea\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTea: 10 g or 1.5 tbsp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteep: 2-6 hours in the fridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MATSU KAZE TEA","offers":[{"title":"Complete Packaging","offer_id":39872866746479,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sealed Bag Only","offer_id":39872866779247,"sku":"","price":33.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/2715\/products\/TSP-Yuki_Sencha-10_copy_b96d46e5-85e0-4318-937a-d9c6513bed9a.jpg?v=1629018344"},{"product_id":"yame-fukamushi-kabusecha-loose-tea","title":"Yame Fukamushi Kabusecha (Loose tea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2026 first flush fukamushi kabusecha in the 500 g value-pack is a great option for sencha \/ kabusecha lovers. Fukamushi style is made from long steamed, fragmented tea leaves that have short steeping times and add sediment to the tea for better flavour and nutritional benefit. Kabusecha combines elements of sencha and gyokuro teas. It has a toasted walnut aroma and mild salty, grassy flavour with a savory umami finish. You can enjoy this tea both hot and cold brewed. For storing green tea, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matsukazetea.com\/products\/matsu-kazes-tea-storage-container-white\"\u003ea small tea tin (with airtight lid\u003c\/a\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar: Tsuyuhikari, Saemidori (blend)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.matsukazetea.com\/pages\/hoshino-seicha-en-yame-region\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoshino Seicha-en\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 g (Bag: L 27cm x W 20 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make hot tea\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 7 g or 1 tbsp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: 250-300 mL at 70-80 °C \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep: 40-60 sec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo make cold brewed tea\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 10 g or 1.5 tbsp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep: 2-6 hours in the fridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MATSU KAZE TEA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53412934811759,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/2715\/files\/IMG_4840.heic?v=1782715069"}],"url":"https:\/\/matsukazetea.com\/collections\/2026-first-pick-teas\/ichibancha.oembed","provider":"MATSU KAZE TEA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}