{"product_id":"jas-organic-certified-2026-sencha-gokou","title":"[JAS Organic Certified] 2026 Sencha Gokou","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Sencha Gokou is a Kabuse-style (shaded) sencha that highlights the depth and elegance of the Gokou cultivar. Shaded for 15 days, it offers smooth, rich umami with remarkably clean, clear taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis 2026 first-flush sencha comes from our cherished tea field beside \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"211\"\u003eHakusan Shrine\u003c\/b\u003e, located just steps away from our d:matcha storefront.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOur tea is a product of \u003cstrong\u003eWazuka’s unique terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e and our commitment to \u003cstrong\u003eregenerative farming. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBy choosing an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic, soil-first approach\u003c\/strong\u003e, we prioritize high antioxidants and soil health, ensuring a sustainable cycle \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethat \u003cstrong\u003erevitalizes our rural community.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"matcha-passport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"passport-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003eGokou\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eTerroir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003eYubune, Kyoto (Uji)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eFarmers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003ed:matcha Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003ed:matcha Sencha Factory, Nakai Seicha (仕立て)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"passport-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003e2026 Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003eJAS Certified\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eShading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003e15 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003e40 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/2026-harvest\" style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #666;\"\u003eView Field Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eUmami\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #333; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e●●●●●\u003cspan style=\"color: #eee;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #eee;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBitterness\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #333; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"color: #eee;\"\u003e●●●●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #333; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e●●●\u003cspan style=\"color: #eee;\"\u003e●●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #333; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e●●●●\u003cspan style=\"color: #eee;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"361\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .matcha-passport {\n    padding: 20px 0;\n    border-top: 1px solid #eee;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n  }\n  .passport-column { flex: 1; }\n  .p-item { margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .p-label {\n    display: block;\n    font-size: 10px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\n    color: #999;\n    margin-bottom: 2px;\n  }\n  .p-val {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    color: #000;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.details-box {\n  border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n  margin-top: 1em;\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n.details-box details {\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n  padding: 0.5em 0;\n}\n.details-box summary {\n  cursor: pointer;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  padding: 0.5em 0;\n  list-style: none;\n  letter-spacing: 0.3px;\n  position: relative;\n}\n.details-box summary::after {\n  content: \"＋\";\n  position: absolute;\n  right: 0;\n  transition: transform 0.2s ease;\n}\n.details-box details[open] summary::after {\n  content: \"−\";\n}\n.details-box details p {\n  margin: 0.5em 0 0 0;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #444;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, we focused on harvesting younger tea leaves to improve quality. Because the leaves were picked while still tender and in excellent condition, the tea has very little astringency or unwanted bitterness. The result is a clean, clear cup that highlights the outstanding quality of this year's harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a kabusecha, it has rich umami, characteristic of shaded sencha. Rather than the deep shaded aroma often associated with covered teas, however, the fragrance is distinctly that of the Gokou cultivar: elegant, floral, and reminiscent of flower nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen brewed at a low temperature, bitterness is exceptionally low. Instead, Gokou's signature soft, milky umami gently spreads across the palate, with a refined savoriness reminiscent of a delicate seaweed broth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFirst Brew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd 1 tbsp of sencha into your kyusu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePour boiling water into your yuzamashi. When the water is approximately 60°C to 70°C, gently pour 100ml into your teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLet the tea leaves steep for 1 1\/2 mins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePour the brewed tea in. Ensure the tea is poured till the last drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSecond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBrew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePour 100ml of 80 degrees Celsius water into your teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEnjoy immediately!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThird Brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd 100ml boiling water to your teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEnjoy immediately!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to Store\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your sencha stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from humidity and light. For best freshness, store in the refrigerator and consume soon after opening\u003c\/span\u003e. For more information on storing sencha, check out this \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XqpDQQoB8Ao\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"d:matcha Kyoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48221524754677,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/0458\/4101\/files\/package-sencha-gokou-2026-big.jpg?v=1780640644","url":"https:\/\/dmatcha.com\/products\/jas-organic-certified-2026-sencha-gokou","provider":"d:matcha Kyoto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}