{"product_id":"fuji-midori-organic-roasted-japanese-black-tea","title":"Fuji Midori Organic Roasted Japanese Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a black tea that feels different from the moment you smell it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from the \u003cstrong\u003eFuji Midori (ふじみどり)\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivar—a less common variety originally developed in Shizuoka—this tea starts with a foundation that already leans deeper and more structured than most Japanese teas. The \u003cstrong\u003eleaves are thicker, the body is fuller, \u003c\/strong\u003eand that naturally gives the tea \u003cstrong\u003emore presence\u003c\/strong\u003e in the cup. Although the cultivar was created in Shizuoka, this black tea was made in \u003cstrong\u003eFukuoka, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what really sets this tea apart is something you don’t often see with black tea in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s \u003cstrong\u003eroasted\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat extra roasting step is uncommon for Japanese black tea, and it’s exactly what gives this tea its distinctive character. It brings out a nuttier, more developed profile—something that will feel familiar if you enjoy \u003cstrong\u003ecoffee, chocolate, or caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea aroma opens with \u003cstrong\u003eroasted cacao and pecan-like nuttiness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once brewed, it moves into a warm, layered profile—\u003cstrong\u003emilk chocolate sweetness, a soft dinner roll-like maltiness, and a subtle woodiness\u003c\/strong\u003e that ties everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath it all, there’s an unique distictly Japanese note. Fuji Midori’s natural umami—normally expressed as a green tea—translates here into a kind of \u003cstrong\u003ecaramelized miso richness\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a nutty depth without becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to most Japanese black teas, which tend to be lighter and more delicate, this one feels \u003cstrong\u003emore grounded and structured\u003c\/strong\u003e—but still \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, with no harsh edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish lingers with a \u003cstrong\u003esweet, milk chocolate-like aftertaste\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by that \u003cstrong\u003eroasted nuttiness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is also \u003cstrong\u003ecertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is far less common in Japan than it sounds. With \u003cstrong\u003eless than 5% of tea farms\u003c\/strong\u003e operating organically (due to the challenges of climate, pests, and the extra labor involved), finding something like this is rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a black tea that leans into \u003cstrong\u003ecacao, roasted nuts, and a deeper, more comforting profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is one worth spending time with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 195°F (91°C)\u003cbr\u003eTea: 4 grams\u003cbr\u003eWater: 200–250ml kyusu or teapot\u003cbr\u003eSteep: 25 seconds for the first infusion, then 20 seconds for subsequent infusions\u003cbr\u003eExpect 3-4 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, \u003cstrong\u003edo not oversteep\u003c\/strong\u003e and use a clean teapot—preferably porcelain or a fully glazed clay teapot or kyusu not used for green tea—to let the full character of the tea come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eFukuoka Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar: \u003c\/strong\u003eFuji Midori\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: Roasted Cacao, Pecan, Caramelized Miso, Subtle Woodiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz sample","offer_id":48865232486643,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":48865232519411,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":48865232552179,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":48865232584947,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":48865232617715,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/fuji-midori-organic-roasted-japanese-black-tea-4276216.jpg?v=1777403286","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/fuji-midori-organic-roasted-japanese-black-tea","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}