{"title":"Loose leaf teas","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeyond matcha, discover our organic Japanese loose-leaf teas, sourced directly from Japan. Crafted from first-harvest leaves, each tea is organic and of the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bio-sencha","title":"BIO SENCHA - Populaire thee uit Japan","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBio Sencha thee - Eerste pluk - Japanse thee\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSencha\u003c\/strong\u003e is de meest populaire thee in Japan en omvat ongeveer 80 procent van de geproduceerde thee in Japan. Het is een zon gegroeide thee. De smaak is afhankelijk van het seizoen waarin de theeblaadjes zijn geplukt. De lekkerste Sencha is gemaakt van de allereerste pluk in het voorjaar, de shincha (新茶: \"nieuwe thee\"). Het zusje van de Sencha is de \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hugthetea.com\/product\/bio-guricha\/\"\u003eGuricha\u003c\/a\u003e. Dit is een vrij zeldzame Japanse thee (2% van de oogst) en smaakt iets zoeter dan Sencha thee. Alle thee van HUG THE TEA is direct afkomstig uit Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEigenschappen Bio Sencha thee – Hug the Tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLand van oorsprong: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOogst: eerste pluk – voorjaar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificaat: Biologisch gecertificeerd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZongegroeid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaak: fris, fruitig, grassig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469394108680,"sku":"SENCHA","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/Organic-sencha-hug-the-tea-scaled-e1674652721781-jpg.webp?v=1773228081"},{"product_id":"bio-guricha","title":"ORGANIC GURICHA - Mild \u0026 fruity tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGuricha Tamaryokucha - First Flush - Sweet - Japan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuricha\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Tamaryokucha, is a very rare (and curly) tea. Accounting for only 3% of the total tea production in Japan. This sun-grown tea is known for its sweet and mild smell and taste. Guricha skips the final kneading process. The dried tea is left with a unique comma shape, and a sweet full-bodied taste. The caffeine level is normal for green tea and it can be drunk throughout the day. It can be reinfused, with a slightly different taste. This tea has a tangy, berry-like taste, with a long almond aftertaste and a deep aroma with tones of honey, citrus, berries and grass - Handpicked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469396369672,"sku":"GURICHA 14-03-2024","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/Organic-guricha-hug-the-tea-scaled-e1674652439952-jpg.webp?v=1773228091"},{"product_id":"bio-kabusecha","title":"ORGANIC KABUSECHA - New sushi tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKabusecha - First Flush - Japan - Sushi tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKabusecha is a midpoint between \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hugthetea.com\/product\/sencha-%e7%85%8e%e8%8c%b6\/\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hugthetea.com\/product\/gyokuro-%e7%8e%89%e9%9c%b2\/\"\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e; it has Sencha’s refreshing flavour and also some of Gyokuro’s sweetness. Before picking the leaves, the tea plant is covered with a screen to shut down direct sunlight for three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tasting notes of this shade grown green tea are fresh, sweet, algae and umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469397713160,"sku":"Kabusecha","price":12.57,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/Organic-Kabusecha-tea-japan-scaled-e1674821966586-jpg.webp?v=1773228100"},{"product_id":"bio-gyokuro","title":"ORGANIC GYOKURO - Celebration tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Gyokuro - First Flush - Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyokuro is a superior quality first flush green tea from Japan. In the last 4-5 weeks of the growing process, before picking the leaves, the tea plants are covered with screens to protect against direct sunlight. In this way the production of chlorophyll will be stimulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics Gyokuro tea - Hug the Tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: first harvest - spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Organic certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste: slightly sweet, soft, lily of the valley, seaweed and umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469398794504,"sku":"Gyokuro","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/Organic-gyokuro-hug-the-tea-scaled-e1674652499294.webp?v=1773228115"},{"product_id":"kukicha-groene-thee","title":"ORGANIC KUKICHA - Refreshing tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Kukicha tea - Japanese green tea - From Japan - Refreshing tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKukicha is a mixed tea made of stems and twigs from first-class \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hugthetea.com\/product\/sencha-%e7%85%8e%e8%8c%b6\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hugthetea.com\/product\/gyokuro-%e7%8e%89%e9%9c%b2\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e. That is why the tea has different colors of green. Kukicha has a low-caffeine content, so suitable to drink throughout the day. Tasting notes: fresh, grassy and slightly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tasting notes of this Japanese green tea are wonderful fresh, grassy and slightly creamy sweet. A very accessible tea for young and old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469406626056,"sku":"Kukicha 14-03-2024","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/Organic-kukicha-hug-the-tea-scaled-e1674652648769-jpg.webp?v=1773228150"},{"product_id":"bio-genmaicha","title":"ORGANIC GENMAICHA - Popcorn tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenmaicha is a mixed tea made of green tea (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hugthetea.com\/product\/sencha-%e7%85%8e%e8%8c%b6\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e) and roasted brown rice (Genmai). This tea goes well with warm (rice) meals and is very popular in Japan. Because of the rice the tea is low in caffeine. Tasting notes: like popcorn, roasted, grassy and fresh. We also call it \u003cem\u003epopcorn tea, \u003c\/em\u003ebecause of the flavour of the roasted brown rice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tasting notes of this mixed tea are like popcorn, grassy and fresh flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469407379720,"sku":"Genmaicha","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/Organic-Genmaicha-hug-the-tea-scaled-e1674652377280.webp?v=1773228160"},{"product_id":"japanse-groene-thee-2","title":"ORGANIC HOUJICHA - Relaxation tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHoujicha - Roasted green tea - 50 g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoujicha is a Japanese roasted green tea. After the steaming process the tea leaves and stems get roasted in a heated porcelain pot. This is why the colour of the tea is brown and the amount of caffeine is low. Tasting notes: nutty, malty and mild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469429006600,"sku":"Houjicha","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/Organic-houjicha-hug-the-tea-scaled-e1674652548760.webp?v=1773228170"},{"product_id":"kocha-japanse-zwarte-thee","title":"KŌCHA - Japanese black tea","description":"\u003ch4\u003eKŌCHA - Japanese black tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōcha is a Japanese black tea. This tea is \u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003eoxidized at controlled temperature and humidity. After this process, the tea is dried. \u003c\/span\u003eThis black tea is red-brown colored and full in taste. It's also really nice to drink this tea as an iced tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tasting notes of this black tea are warm, malty, nutty, fruity with tones of apricot and licorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-28718\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/kocha-zetwijze.jpg\" alt=\"kocha black tea\" width=\"257\" height=\"114\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in a new Fuji mountain packaging. Enjoy your cha!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54997799010568,"sku":null,"price":7.17,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/Organic-kocha-black-tea-hug-the-tea-scaled-e1674652590783-jpg.webp?v=1774604494"},{"product_id":"tea-tasting","title":"Tea Tasting - reservation required","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the world of Japanese tea during our Tea Tasting experience.\u003cbr data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eDuring the tasting, you’ll sample five high-quality organic Japanese teas, including our signature Matcha. Each tea is paired with a complementary sweet or savory bite, carefully selected to enhance its unique flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eThrough these thoughtfully curated pairings, you’ll discover how tea and food can elevate one another and create surprising taste combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eParticipation is \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e€40 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the tasting takes place in our bar at \u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"665\"\u003ePapestraat 13, The Hague\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eIt’s a delightful daytime experience for tea lovers, as well as for anyone curious to explore the art of tea tasting in a warm, accessible, and cozy setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 98.5417%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Vertaling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54997800485128,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/Hugthetea-37-1-scaled.webp?v=1774604506"},{"product_id":"bio-yuzu-sencha-matcha","title":"ORGANIC YUZU SENCHA + matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOrganic Yuzu Sencha + Matcha - Japanese tea - From Japan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuzu Matcha Sencha is a mixed tea made from green tea (Sencha), Yuzu citrus and Matcha green tea powder. The yuzu gives this green tea a delicious fresh citrus-like taste. Also delightful as iced tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Japanese tea from Hug the Tea is 100% organic, without sugar and fragrances and dyes. Did you know that Sencha is one of the most drunk teas among locals in Japan?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures Yuzu Matcha Sencha – Hug the Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: first pick – spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eYuzu peel: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e35.6%, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSencha: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e61.7%, Premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMatcha: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2.7%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste: citrus, grassy, fresh, slightly sweet umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--more--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreparation Yuzu Matcha Sencha - Iced Tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut 2-4 grams of Yuzu Matcha Sencha in a teapot. Add 250 ml of cold water and let the tea sit for at least 15 minutes (in the refrigerator). Then serve the tea in a big glass with ice cubes and add a slice of lime or orange to decorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54997810741512,"sku":"Yuzu-matcha-sencha","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/Organic-yuzu-sencha-matcha-hug-the-tea-scaled-e1712063259148-jpg.webp?v=1774604593"},{"product_id":"bio-houjicha-powder","title":"ORGANIC HOUJICHA POWDER","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHoujicha Powder - Roasted green tea - 50 g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you like Japanese green tea? Houjicha is a roasted green tea with a reddish-brown color. First of all, the best leaves are picked (first pick). Then the tea leaves are steamed. Finally, the leaves and stems are roasted in a heated porcelain pot. As a result, the tea leaves change from green to a warm reddish-brown color. Finally, the roasted tea leaves are ground into Houjicha powder!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its mildness and low caffeine content, Houjicha powder is a popular tea to drink during the evening meal or afterwards. In short, a delicious relaxing tea. Also delicious as Houjicha Latte!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView all Japanese tea from Hug the tea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hugthetea.com\/matcha-poeder-thee\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProperties Houjicha Powder – Hug the Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: first harvest – spring\u003cbr\u003eCertificate: Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003eSun-grown\u003cbr\u003eRoasted and ground\u003cbr\u003eContains no caffeine\u003cbr\u003eTaste: nutty, malty and mild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation Houjicha powder tea Hug the Tea:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmount of water: 60 ml\u003cbr\u003eWater temperature: 80 degrees\u003cbr\u003ePut 1 till 2 gram of houjicha powder (through a sieve) in a bowl (preferably use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hugthetea.com\/matcha-kommen\/\"\u003ematcha bowl\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003ePour 50ml of water at 80 degrees on it\u003cbr\u003eBeat it for 15 sec with a beater, you can use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hugthetea.com\/product\/matcha-whisk\/\"\u003ematcha bamboo whisk\u003c\/a\u003e for this\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip: add 100-150 ml frothed milk for a (iced) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hugthetea.com\/blog-46\/\"\u003eHoujicha Latte: recipe here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hug the Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":54997812478216,"sku":"Houjicha-1","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":54997812510984,"sku":"Houjicha-1","price":322.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/files\/houjicha-powder-bag-50g-e1730888946789.webp?v=1774604609"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/4349\/0312\/collections\/Hugthetea_38-2.webp?v=1775674360","url":"https:\/\/hugthetea.nl\/en\/collections\/japanse-thee-kopen.oembed","provider":"Hug the Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}