{"product_id":"stone-grind-matcha","title":"Stone Grind Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatcha is produced by grinding tencha tea leaves into powder, traditionally using a stone mill specifically made for matcha production, termed chausu in Japanese.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChausu are made of granite and are suitable for producing small quantities of matcha.  Often hand-etched by skilled artisans, chausu slowly and meticulously grind tencha into a powder by using consistent force.  As the mill spins, tencha leaves are pushed from the center to the outer mill, where the grooves become considerably finer.   This slow and meticulous method ensures the tea leaves aren’t damaged by excessive heat or friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is the gentle aroma known as hika (fire fragrance) and an exceptionally delicate, light and fluffy powder—now termed matcha.  Labor intensive and time consuming, only around 40g of matcha per hour can be produced via stone grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this matcha grinding experience\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will grind tencha--grown right here in Kyoto--with a chausu and then enjoy it either as matcha or sprinkled over vanilla ice cream ❤︎\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nichome Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46662829539522,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/3778\/4002\/files\/Chausu.jpg?v=1770805744","url":"https:\/\/nichomeconnect.com\/products\/stone-grind-matcha","provider":"Nichome Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}