{"product_id":"ceremonial-grade-refill","title":"KEKKAI Matcha – Ceremonial Grade Refill | Organic Japanese Matcha Powder, 30g × 2 Pouches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy refill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 30 g pouches of our ceremonial grade, without the tin. For those who already hold the KEKKAI tin, this is how you keep using it rather than accumulating vessels. For everyone else, it is the same tea at the price of the tea alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e Identical to what goes into our CEREMONIAL GRADE tin: a blend of Yabukita and Yutakamidori cultivars from Kagoshima and Miyazaki, first-flush and shaded for roughly twenty-one days, ball-milled by Matsudacha (est. 1898), certified organic by JAS. Every note fully expressed. Every batch independently tested for heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShading is what separates a ceremonial tea from an everyday one. Three weeks under cover builds the amino acids that read as umami and holds back the astringency. It is most of what you are tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have the tin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure it is empty and completely dry. If any residue remains, wipe the inside gently with a soft, dry cloth — never rinse with water, as this can cause rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen either empty one pouch into the tin, or set the rolled pouch inside it. Emptying it makes the powder easier to reach with a chashaku; leaving it in the pouch keeps a second barrier against air. Both are fine. If you empty it, cut the pouch straight across the top, turn the tin upside down over the opening, then turn the whole thing back over and lift the pouch away slowly — doing this over a bowl catches anything that escapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeal the tin and store it in a cool, dry place away from light. Keep the second pouch sealed and refrigerated until the tin is ready to be refilled again. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kekkaimatcha.com\/pages\/the-tin\"\u003eCaring for the tin\u003c\/a\u003e for full care instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you do not.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep both pouches sealed and refrigerated, and take from one at a time. Roll the top down tightly after each use. Any airtight container will do the same job; the tin is a nicer object, not a technical requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita × Yutakamidori blend\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Kagoshima and Miyazaki, Japan\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First flush\u003cbr\u003eShading: Approx. 21 days, direct-cover\u003cbr\u003eGrade: Certified Organic by JAS (Certification No. 1617)\u003cbr\u003eProcessing: Ball-milled\u003cbr\u003eNet weight: 30g × 2 pouches (60g total). Tin not included.\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Organic Green Tea (Matcha)\u003cbr\u003eStorage: Store unopened pouches in an airtight container and refrigerate. Once transferred to the tin, store the tin sealed in a cool, dry place away from light. Do not refrigerate the tin.\u003cbr\u003eBest consumed within six months of opening for optimal freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Our packaging labels are periodically refined to meet evolving food-labeling standards. The label design shown may vary slightly from what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tin is sold separately. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kekkaimatcha.com\/products\/ceremonial-grade\"\u003eCeremonial Grade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em;\"\u003eIndependently tested for heavy metals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch of KEKKAI matcha is verified by Eurofins, an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. Our CEREMONIAL GRADE (Nomu) tested at \u003cstrong\u003e76 µg\/kg of lead\u003c\/strong\u003e — well below the EU regulatory maximum for tea (1,500 µg\/kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/heavy-metal-testing\"\u003eSee all test results\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #666; margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalifornia residents: See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/california-proposition-65\"\u003eProposition 65 notice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KEKKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49885188849912,"sku":"KM-CG-30-RF2","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9404\/9016\/files\/ph0105.jpg?v=1786696826","url":"https:\/\/kekkaimatcha.com\/products\/ceremonial-grade-refill","provider":"KEKKAI MATCHA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}