{"product_id":"so-matcha-zairai-hyakunenju-ざいらい-百年樹-traditional-single-origin","title":"SO MATCHA ZAIRAI HYAKUNENJU（ざいらい 百年樹）Traditional · Single Origin","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eZAIRAI HYAKUNENJU, meaning “a hundred-year-old tree,” represents a rare expression of Japan’s heirloom tea tradition, shaped by generations of seed-grown tea trees preserved for more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom a historic tea garden in Kyoto, these traditional Zairai trees have remained rooted in the same soil for generations, without replacing the original plants. Grown from seed rather than propagated by cuttings, each tree develops its own natural character, creating a diverse field with remarkable depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDeep-rooted and shaped by the land over generations, the trees produce tea with layered aromatics, firm yet elegant bitterness, and profound umami. Rather than following a single, uniform flavour profile, the tea unfolds gradually, revealing subtle variations across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCarefully rested at low temperature to refine its texture and fragrance, the matcha preserves the distinctive character of this century-old tea garden while allowing greater clarity and harmony to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe palate opens with deep, earthy-green aromatics before developing into mineral depth, structured bitterness, and a long, resonant umami. Its texture is smooth and substantial, with a lingering finish that remains quietly expressive long after the final sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComplex, mature, and deeply rooted in its terroir, ZAIRAI HYAKUNENJU is a rare expression of time, land, and genetic diversity — a living piece of Japan’s tea heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional · Single Origin · Heirloom Zairai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed-Grown · Century-Old Tea Trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zairai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Harvest (Ichibancha)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral · Woody · Deep Umami · Refined Bitterness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter: \u003c\/strong\u003eComplex · Mature · Layered · Terroir-Driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Zairai · Low-Temperature Resting · Stone-Milled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usucha · Koicha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SO MATCHA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52809401794847,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9328\/4383\/files\/ZAIRAIN.png?v=1787638302","url":"https:\/\/somatchaofficial.com\/products\/so-matcha-zairai-hyakunenju-%e3%81%96%e3%81%84%e3%82%89%e3%81%84-%e7%99%be%e5%b9%b4%e6%a8%b9-traditional-single-origin","provider":"SO MATCHA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}