{"product_id":"ippodo-tea-hosen-sencha-2-82oz-bag-medium-balanced-for-everyday-enjoyment-kyoto-since-1717","title":"Ippodo Tea - Hosen Sencha (2.82oz Bag) - Medium \u0026 Balanced - For Everyday Enjoyment - Kyoto Since 1717","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;line-height:1.6;color:#2c2c2c;max-width:720px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em;font-style:italic;color:#555;padding:1em 1.2em;border-left:3px solid #c9a961;background:#fafafa;margin:1em 0;\"\u003eHosen Sencha is the essence of everyday refinement—a classically balanced green tea from Kyoto's most storied tea house, where three centuries of family craft meet the perfect cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e🍃 At a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0.3em 1.5em;margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 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preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 10\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect width=\"100\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#e8e8e8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect width=\"60\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#6b8e5a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:95px;font-size:0.9em;color:#888;text-align:right;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0.4em 0.9em;background:#f4ede0;border:1px solid #e0d4b8;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.85em;color:#5a4a2c;margin:0.2em;\"\u003e🌿 Fresh \u0026amp; grassy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0.4em 0.9em;background:#f4ede0;border:1px solid #e0d4b8;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.85em;color:#5a4a2c;margin:0.2em;\"\u003e✨ Clean umami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0.4em 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style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e160–180°F (70–82°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.8em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e⚖️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eTea\/Water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e1 tsp \/ 8 fl oz (240ml)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.8em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eSteep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e2–3 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vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color:#888;\"\u003eLight lunch companion\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.8em;background:#fdfcf8;border:1px solid #f0ebde;border-radius:6px;text-align:center;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e🥐\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePastries \u0026amp; light sweets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color:#888;\"\u003eMorning or afternoon ritual\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.8em;background:#fdfcf8;border:1px solid #f0ebde;border-radius:6px;text-align:center;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e🍵\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet moments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color:#888;\"\u003eMindful sipping\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e🎯 Made For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003eThe discerning tea drinker who values balance over intensity—those seeking a refined daily green tea that honors tradition without pretense. Perfect for morning clarity or afternoon contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a3d2a;color:#f4ede0;padding:1.3em 1.5em;border-radius:6px;margin:1.2em 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003e— Why We Selected This —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIppodo's Hosen represents the pinnacle of approachable sencha excellence. Grown, processed, and packaged entirely in Japan, this tea delivers the classic sencha character—umami, sweetness, pleasant astringency—that has defined Kyoto's tea heritage since 1717.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e📦 Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;padding:0.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:40%;color:#888;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:60%;font-weight:500;\"\u003eIppodo Tea Co. 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