{"product_id":"ju-hachi-18-specialty-organic-matcha","title":"十八 JU-HACHI (18) SPECIALTY GRADE ORGANIC MATCHA","description":"\u003cp\u003eNAKAI 十八 JU-HACHI (18) Specialty Grade Organic Matcha —  Four-Level Roast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e十八 (jū-hachi) (18) is defined by deep umami and quiet complexity, unfolding gently with every sip. Layers of flavor emerge like a single breath settling into silence: first a clean, vivid green note, followed by hints of nuts and cacao, and finally a warm earthiness that grounds the body. A single cultivar is roasted across four levels of fire, each adding depth and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy NAKAI 十八 JU-HACHI (18)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNAKAI 十八 represents an unusual approach to matcha — a single cultivar processed through four distinct roast levels, then blended to create a layered flavor profile that evolves with each sip. This organic specialty matcha rewards patience and attention, revealing new dimensions as the temperature changes. JAS Organic certified, stone-milled in Kyoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDeep umami opening, clean vivid green, nuts and cacao mid-palate, warm earthiness on the finish. Quiet complexity that deepens over time. Rich jade color with a full, creamy body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Prepare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor usucha: whisk 2g with 70ml water at 80°C. For a contemplative cup, try cooler water (60°C) to draw out the sweetness. For lattes: whisk 2g with 30ml hot water, then add steamed milk. The earthiness pairs beautifully with oat milk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 156.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.6828%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.4575%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.6828%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.4575%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFour-level roast blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.6828%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.4575%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSpecialty Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.6828%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.4575%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eJAS Organic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.6828%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone-Milled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.4575%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone-milled at half the standard speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.6828%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.4575%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eKoicha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.6828%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.4575%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e20g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"N A K A I","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46939514273943,"sku":"NAKAI-18","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/8913\/7815\/files\/1828__1.jpg?v=1772470905","url":"https:\/\/nakaimatcha.com\/products\/ju-hachi-18-specialty-organic-matcha","provider":"N A K A I","version":"1.0","type":"link"}