{"product_id":"01-bowcha-original","title":"B1 \/ Organic Bowcha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eBowcha 棒茶 – Roasted Stem Tea \/ CERTIFIED ORGANIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eType: Roasted Green Tea (Stem Tea)\u003cbr data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eIngredients: \u003cstrong\u003e100% Organic Green Tea \u003c\/strong\u003e(Matcha Stems)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowcha (棒茶) is a roasted stem tea that originated in Ishikawa Prefecture during the late Edo period. Traditionally, only tea leaves were picked, leaving behind many unused stems. To reduce waste, a tea merchant decided to roast the stems and discovered a highly aromatic and flavorful tea. The practice quickly gained popularity, and today, bowcha remains an important element of Ishikawa’s tea culture, enjoyed daily by locals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard bowcha, which uses sencha stems, this bowcha is crafted from matcha stems. These rare stems retain the delicate sweetness, umami, and refined aroma of high-grade matcha, making this tea an elegant and unique take on traditional bowcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasty \u0026amp; Aromatic – Rich, comforting roasted notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral \u0026amp; Fruity Sweetness – A unique depth from matcha stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; Balanced – Umami, mild astringency, and natural sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHot Brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 3–4g of tea per person for 150ml of hot water (90–95°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour hot water into the teapot, cover, and steep for 90–120 seconds (shorter time for a lighter taste).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour evenly into cups, making sure to extract every last drop for a well-balanced brew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowcha can handle a second infusion, but the flavor will be lighter. Use the same tea leaves from the first brew. Pour slightly hotter water (around 95°C) over the leaves. Steep for 2–3 minutes to extract more sweetness and mild roasted notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCold Brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 7–8g of bowcha leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 150ml of hot water (90–95°C) for 2–3 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 150ml of ice cubes or cold water and stir until chilled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsume within 24–48 hours for the best flavor and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place, away from odors and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBE-BIO-01 Certisys. From non-EU organic farming.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKKO CAFÉ","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55281555014006,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0390\/files\/DSC1027-ig-portrait-1080-1350_4fb6d250-d24c-47b7-8ee3-26c7b042c7df.jpg?v=1756502629","url":"https:\/\/akkocafe.com\/products\/01-bowcha-original","provider":"AKKO CAFÉ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}