{"title":"Matcha Blends","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"matcha-oju","title":"Marukyu Koyamaen Matcha Oju (20g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Matcha Blend by Marukyu Koyamaen for Koicha and Usucha, recommended for tea ceremonies and especially suitable stronger ratios. This is the high-end quality Matcha of our Marukyu-Koyamaen line-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOju is a vibrant and luscious Matcha. It distinguishes itself by a creamy buttery texture and smooth sweet finish even as Koicha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a thick micro-foam we recommend a ratio of 1:20 (or 1:25) at 80°C. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll our Matcha is freshly milled by order and is stored at 2°C once it arrives in Germany. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are not sure which of the grades suits your way of drinking Matcha, our guide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/unearthed-gallery.com\/blogs\/founders-blog\/marukyu-koyamaen-matcha\"\u003ecompares every Marukyu Koyamaen grade\u003c\/a\u003e, from the daily Usucha to the Koicha grades, and explains which one we would choose for lattes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs UNEARTHED an authorized retailer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNEARTHED is an \"Authorized Wholesale Retailer of Marukyu Koyamaen\". If you ever want to verify the authenticity of Marukyu Koyamaen products, you can contact Marukyu Koyamaen directly at info@marukyu-koyamaen.co.jp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I read the best-before date on the tin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarukyu Koyamaen prints it in the Japanese format YY.MM.DD (year.month.day). A tin marked 27.02.05 is best before 5 February 2027.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen was this Matcha milled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe milling date is around 6 months before the best-before date: the current batch was milled in late July 2026. The sealed tins are nitrogen-flushed before shipping, so the Matcha stays extremely fresh until the tin is opened.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Matcha milled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Marukyu Koyamaen Matcha is stone-milled in-house on granite mills (ishi-usu): a single mill yields only around 40 g per hour. In our experience, their milling quality and consistency are among the best on the market: built on long experience, technology leadership, and in-house resources few other producers can match.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Marukyu Koyamaen","offers":[{"title":"20g Can","offer_id":43397570297901,"sku":"UE-MK-03","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/5938\/2829\/files\/251010-DSCF6844.jpg?v=1760091509"},{"product_id":"matcha-soju","title":"Marukyu Koyamaen Matcha \"Soju\" (20g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha Blend for Usucha and High-End Mix Drinks, recommended for beginners and daily drinking. This is the baseline quality Matcha of our Marukyu Koyamaen line-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoju is a light and creamy Usucha without any astringent or bitter notes, with a light and sweet finish. It is very easy to whisk up a very enjoyable Matcha with Soju as its rather forgiving in respect to temperature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a thick micro-foam we recommend a ratio of 1:20 (or 1:25) at 80°C. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll our Matcha is freshly milled by order and is stored at 2°C once it arrives in Germany. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are not sure which of the grades suits your way of drinking Matcha, our guide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/unearthed-gallery.com\/blogs\/founders-blog\/marukyu-koyamaen-matcha\"\u003ecompares every Marukyu Koyamaen grade\u003c\/a\u003e, from the daily Usucha to the Koicha grades, and explains which one we would choose for lattes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs UNEARTHED an authorized retailer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNEARTHED is an \"Authorized Wholesale Retailer of Marukyu Koyamaen\". If you ever want to verify the authenticity of Marukyu Koyamaen products, you can contact Marukyu Koyamaen directly at info@marukyu-koyamaen.co.jp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I read the best-before date on the tin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarukyu Koyamaen prints it in the Japanese format YY.MM.DD (year.month.day). A tin marked 27.02.05 is best before 5 February 2027.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen was this Matcha milled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe milling date is around 6 months before the best-before date: the current batch was milled in late July 2026. The sealed tins are nitrogen-flushed before shipping, so the Matcha stays extremely fresh until the tin is opened.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Matcha milled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Marukyu Koyamaen Matcha is stone-milled in-house on granite mills (ishi-usu): a single mill yields only around 40 g per hour. 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The sealed tins are nitrogen-flushed before shipping, so the Matcha stays extremely fresh until the tin is opened.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Matcha milled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Marukyu Koyamaen Matcha is stone-milled in-house on granite mills (ishi-usu): a single mill yields only around 40 g per hour. 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This tea is in a very comparable quality range as our Nishio Okumidori but offers the option of a sealed, flap-top tin in a compact 30g size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivar: Blend (i.a. 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