{"product_id":"awa-ai-cha-藍茶","title":"Awa Aicha Indigo Tea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA gentle, roasted tea made from the leaves of the indigo plant.\u003cbr\u003eCaffeine-free, for the quiet end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"藍茶\": indigo tea.\u003cbr\u003eThe same plant that gives Japan its deepest blue, steeped instead for the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn Tokushima, once known as Awa, indigo has shaped daily life for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRenowned as one of Japan’s great indigo-growing regions, it’s also a place where indigo found its way onto the table. Its sprouted seeds were served alongside sashimi, and its leaves enjoyed as tempura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis caffeine-free tea carries that tradition into your cup. It’s made with 100% edible tade-ai (Japanese indigo), grown hydroponically by contract farmers in Tokushima and carefully harvested. \u003cbr\u003eA gentle roasting process softens indigo’s natural bitterness and grassy notes, leaving a smooth, easy-to-drink flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Drink it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace one tea bag in 500ml of water and bring it to the boil, then enjoy.\u003cbr\u003eTo brew in a teapot, pour freshly boiled water over the tea bag and wait about 3 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoil the tea as above, then remove the tea bag. Let it cool, then chill it in the fridge before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Japanese indigo (tade-ai), 100% grown in Tokushima\u003cbr\u003eCaffeine: Caffeine-free\u003cbr\u003eContents: [5g × 5 tea bags]\u003cbr\u003eCountry of origin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest enjoyed soon after opening.\u003cbr\u003eAs this tea uses natural ingredients, its colour may vary slightly from batch to batch. This does not affect quality.\u003cbr\u003eIn rare cases, it may not suit everyone. If so, please stop drinking it.\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of reach of young children, and take care when using boiling water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Native","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67752629731427,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/6150\/9219\/files\/2026-10-20_5.56.15.png?v=1792479416","url":"https:\/\/simplynativejapan.com.au\/products\/awa-ai-cha-%e8%97%8d%e8%8c%b6","provider":"Simply Native","version":"1.0","type":"link"}