{"product_id":"biwa-organic-single-cultivar-japanese-black-tea","title":"Organic Japanese Wakoucha - Single Cultivar Black Tea | BIWA","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBIWA\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic Single Cultivar Black Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cultivar (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYamanami\u003c\/span\u003e) | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1st Flush Spring Harvest | Naturally Sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eThe purest expression of Japanese Wakoucha begins in spring.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"929\"\u003eBIWA is crafted exclusively from the season's first harvest, when young tea leaves are at their most tender, vibrant, and aromatic. Produced from a single cultivar of organically grown \u003cstrong data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003eYamanami\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare variety developed in Miyazaki, this tea offers a beautifully refined expression of Japanese Wakoucha (和紅茶): delicate, naturally sweet, and remarkably smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003eUnlike many black teas that are celebrated for strength and boldness, BIWA embraces elegance. The first flush leaves yield a cup of exceptional clarity, revealing gentle honeyed sweetness, delicate white florals, and subtle notes of tropical fruit, carried by an impossibly silky texture and a lingering, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"341\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-end=\"668\" data-start=\"640\"\u003eWhy 1st Flush Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003eIn Japan, 1st flush (Ichibancha) is widely regarded as the finest harvest of the year.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2079\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eAfter resting through winter, the tea plants produce fresh spring shoots rich in natural sweetness and aromatic compounds. These tender young leaves are typically reserved for Japan's most prized green teas, making first flush Wakoucha a rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003eBy crafting black tea from these exceptional leaves, the producer preserves the freshness and elegance of spring while revealing an entirely different expression of Japanese tea, one that is softer, more floral, and naturally sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Character of Yamanami\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"2488\" data-start=\"2351\"\u003eDeveloped in Miyazaki, Yamanami is a rare Japanese tea cultivar celebrated for its fragrant aromatics and exceptionally smooth character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2671\" data-start=\"2490\"\u003eIts naturally low astringency allows delicate floral notes and honeyed sweetness to take centre stage, while subtle tropical fruit nuances add depth without overwhelming the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"2813\" data-start=\"2772\" data-section-id=\"1ssdh2f\"\u003eFrom an Emperor's Cup-Winning Tea Farm\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2950\" data-start=\"2815\"\u003eBIWA is cultivated without pesticides or chemical fertilisers by an Emperor's Cup-winning family tea farm in the mountains of Miyazaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3140\" data-start=\"2952\"\u003eSince 1983, the farm has been dedicated to organic cultivation and meticulous craftsmanship, producing teas that reflect both the purity of their environment and generations of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3303\" data-start=\"3142\"\u003eEvery batch is carefully crafted to honour the character of the leaf rather than transform it, allowing the unique qualities of spring-harvest Yamanami to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/blogs\/how-we-source\/the-mountain-artisan-discovering-the-organic-vision-of-miyazaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDiscover Our Tea Partner in Miyazaki \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Certified Organic by Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Grown in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGokase, Miyazaki, Japan\u003c!-- notionvc: ee346fee-3065-430a-b43a-7f2b7856a4bd --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e+ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% single cultivar - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYamanami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e+ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e+ Net Weight: 35g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POEMS Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45234400657452,"sku":"2011","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/BIWA_tea1.jpg?v=1774998590","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/biwa-organic-single-cultivar-japanese-black-tea","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}