{"product_id":"premium-ceremonial-matcha-ooiwase-cultivar","title":"Premium Ceremonial Matcha (Ooiwase Cultivar)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare single-cultivar ceremonial matcha crafted from \u003cstrong\u003e2026 first harvest (ichibancha)\u003c\/strong\u003e Ooiwase tea leaves grown in Yame, Fukuoka, one of Japan's most celebrated and storied tea regions. \u003cstrong\u003eSeldom produced, rarely exported\u003c\/strong\u003e, and almost \u003cstrong\u003enever offered as a single-cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e expression outside Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a matcha of considered layering. It opens with fresh, lively vegetal notes, transitions through \u003cstrong\u003egentle sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, and settles into a warm,\u003cstrong\u003e satisfying umami\u003c\/strong\u003e that lingers cleanly. The result is a cup that is balanced and refreshing, approachable on first sip, yet complex enough to reward the attentive drinker, with a finish that is clean, elegant, and quietly lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usucha, daily rituals, matcha enthusiasts seeking rare single-cultivar experiences\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Ooiwase (extremely rare single cultivar)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First harvest, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered, balanced, refreshingly approachable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eClean, elegant, and warmly lingering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDairy-Free, Gluten-Free, GMO-Free, Sugar-Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tin and pouch colours may vary. Colours are assigned at random and cannot be selected at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Tasting notes and colour descriptions reflect general sensory perception and data provided by our supplier, and may vary by individual preference, preparation method, and seasonal batch. We do our best to describe each product as accurately as possible.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The image is for reference purposes only. The actual colour may vary slightly due to differences in the seasonal batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Ooiwase Cultivar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOoiwase is among the rarest cultivars produced in Yame, seldom seen outside of Japan and rarely available as a single-cultivar offering. Where most commercial matcha relies on well-established cultivars like Saemidori or Yabukita, Ooiwase stands apart for its distinctive layered character and the particular intensity it draws from Yame's mineral-rich mountain terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts profile is defined not by a single dominant note, but by a smooth, considered progression, from a fresh vegetal opening through to sweet mid-palate and a warm umami close. This transition is what makes Ooiwase compelling, and what sets this matcha apart from the rest of the Maison Koko collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally rare, seldom available as a single-cultivar outside of Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst harvest 2026, the freshest crop available, picked at peak flavour and potency\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA layered flavour profile that moves from fresh and vegetal to sweet and umami-rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in Yame, Japan's benchmark region for sweetness, depth, and mellow umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense green pigment, a hallmark of careful shading and first-harvest quality\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeremonial-grade green tea fine powder (100% Ooiwase single cultivar, first harvest 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight to medium, lively and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle, emerging mid-palate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmami:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and satisfying, lingers on the finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetal Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eFresh and lively on the opening, fading gracefully\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstringency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low and well-integrated, clean throughout\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYame, Fukuoka, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Maison Koko","offers":[{"title":"30g Pouch","offer_id":45744372089058,"sku":"1005-1","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g Tin","offer_id":47818840146146,"sku":"1005-3","price":64.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Pouch","offer_id":45744372121826,"sku":"1005-2","price":199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/1800\/5218\/files\/Premium_Ceremonial_Matcha_Ooiwase_Cultivar_Maison_Koko.png?v=1787659702","url":"https:\/\/maisonkoko.com\/products\/premium-ceremonial-matcha-ooiwase-cultivar","provider":"Maison Koko","version":"1.0","type":"link"}