{"product_id":"omura-bay-matcha","title":"Zum Zum Ōmura Bay Matcha Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZum Zum Ōmura Bay Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ceremonial-grade green tea powder that delivers the bright, umami-rich character of Japan's finest matcha. This blend brings together four seasoned tea farmers from Nagasaki prefecture who cultivate, shade, and harvest yabukita tea trees collaboratively, creating a single-origin matcha with remarkable balance and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Zum Zum Matcha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha shines with prominent sweetness and round umami notes, shaped by Ōmura Bay's marine air and mineral-rich seaside soil. The cooperative's agrochemical-free approach and proprietary fermented fertilizer (made from local wild-caught fish byproducts) nurture tea that tastes pure and vibrant. Whether you're whisking a traditional bowl or blending an iced latte, this powder dissolves beautifully and froths to a silky consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha offers natural caffeine to keep you alert and focused, while the amino acid L-theanine promotes calm alertness. It's a versatile green tea choice for ceremonial tea practices, lattes, and culinary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Zum Zum Ōmura Bay Matcha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin matcha tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 grams in 3.4 oz water at 170°F, whisked to froth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick matcha tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 grams in 1.7 oz water at 170°F, kneaded to paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIced matcha latte (12 oz):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 grams in 1.7 oz hot water, whisked, poured over ice with 200 ml milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot matcha latte (12 oz):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 grams in 1.7 oz hot water at 170°F, whisked, combined with 200 ml hot milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Zum Zum Ōmura Bay Matcha contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This green tea powder contains natural caffeine—roughly 35–70 mg per serving depending on how much you use. The L-theanine in matcha promotes focused, calm alertness without jitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I brew this matcha properly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhisk the powder with hot water (around 170°F) until frothy for thin tea, or knead it with less water for thick ceremonial style. A matcha whisk and bowl work best, though a small sifter and spoon work in a pinch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this matcha organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis blend is not certified organic due to the growers' use of a proprietary fermented fertilizer made from wild-caught fish byproducts. However, the cultivation is agrochemical-free and reflective of sustainable, traditional practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: Ceremonial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea Type: Powdered Green Tea (Yabukita Cultivar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Premium Japanese Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-Origin, Single-Cultivar Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooperative of Four Tea Farmers, Nagasaki Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zum Zum Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample","offer_id":58156013748611,"sku":"sku-41243479212216","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Oz.","offer_id":58156013781379,"sku":"sku-41243479244984","price":36.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/3013\/6707\/files\/PXL_20220326_013250088.jpg?v=1780137281","url":"https:\/\/tasteoftea.com\/products\/omura-bay-matcha","provider":"Taste Of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}