{"product_id":"midori-organic-sencha-kagoshima-80g","title":"Midori 2026 Organic Sencha — Kagoshima Summer Harvest 80g","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-story\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eA Kagoshima Organic Sencha Made for Everyday Drinking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMidori is made from a blend of organic sencha leaves grown in Kagoshima and harvested in summer 2026. It is a blend rather than a single-cultivar tea, with smooth umami, gentle sweetness, medium body, and a clean, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChoose Midori when you want a balanced organic Japanese green tea that is easy to return to throughout the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"processing-story\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eBalanced Through Steaming and Gentle Firing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe leaves are steamed between medium and deep, then finished with a low-temperature firing. This gives Midori a rounded green-tea character and medium body while keeping the finish clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis tea is certified organic under Japan's JAS Organic standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"brewing-guide\" id=\"midori-brewing-guide\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Midori\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFirst Infusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100ml \/ 3.4 fl oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80°C \/ 176°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePour to the final drop, then adjust the leaf amount, temperature, or time to suit your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSecond Infusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 90°C \/ 194°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 10 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-comparison\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eChoosing Between Midori and Organic Sencha Superior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChoose Midori when you want a balanced organic sencha for regular everyday brewing, with medium body and a refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChoose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-sencha-superior-green-tea\"\u003eOrganic Sencha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e when you want a spring-harvest Yabukita sencha from Kawane with gentle umami and a clear seasonal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pair-with\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTeas to Try Alongside This One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-sencha-superior-green-tea\"\u003eOrganic Sencha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e compare Midori's summer-harvest balance with a spring-picked organic sencha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shincha-sencha-saemidori-kagoshima-2026\"\u003eSaemidori 2026\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e try a sweeter first-pick Kagoshima sencha with rounded umami.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"comparison-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIs Midori a single-cultivar tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo. Midori is a sencha blend, so no individual cultivar name is listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIs Midori organic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. It is certified organic under Japan's JAS Organic standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhen was this tea harvested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis batch was harvested in Kagoshima in summer 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow should I brew Midori?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStart with 3g of tea, 100ml \/ 3.4 fl oz of water at 80°C \/ 176°F, and steep for 60 seconds. For the second infusion, use water at about 90°C \/ 194°F and steep for around 10 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow is Midori different from Organic Sencha Superior?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMidori is a Kagoshima summer-harvest blend with medium body and a balanced, refreshing cup. Organic Sencha Superior is a spring-harvest Yabukita sencha from Kawane, chosen for its gentle umami and aromatic seasonal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow should I store Midori?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eKeep the pouch tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, light, moisture, and strong odors. 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