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These hibernating buds fill up with an overabundance of an amino acid called l-theanine and other nutrients; which produce a wonderfully sweet and complex flavors of umami. 45g in one tin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTastes Like:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elight honeysuckle with a velvety and creamy sweet body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHealth Benefits: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSustained boost of focus and energy, promotes heart health, rich in antioxidants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Home Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSift 1 tsp. 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Due to the low catechin level, it will not get bitter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: rich nutty undertone with a smooth, roasted chocolatey flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shiga Prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Tea PDX","offers":[{"title":"30g Tins","offer_id":43842062745782,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/6886\/6486\/files\/Hojicha-2.jpg?v=1741973629"},{"product_id":"blue-matcha","title":"Blue Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatcha blue is a blend of tencha tea leaves grown in Nagasaki, Japan. 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