{"title":"Culinary","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatcha and hojicha crafted for cooking, baking, and culinary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-6-matcha","title":"No.6 Matcha Artisan Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBold \u0026amp; Vibrant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003elatte and cooking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePositioned at the transition between ceremonial sweetness and functional depth, No.6 introduces a more structured matcha character. Made from carefully selected second-harvest tea leaves, it offers a noticeable shift in profile — moving from the gentle sweetness of ceremonial grades toward a more defined, slightly bitter structure designed for milk-based drinks and culinary use. 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