{"product_id":"hiecha","title":"Itoshiro Grain Tea: Black Millet Coffee \/ White Millet Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Hie\" (barnyard millet) was the soul food of the people of Itoshiro. In the days before rice paddies were possible, it was cultivated by slash-and-burn farming and served as a staple food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/80187c79cbc21b2f5521d280eb279fb3_480x480.jpg?v=1769932011\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is no longer eaten as a staple, an organic farmer who moved here has revived its cultivation and is producing it as a new beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to make a delicious drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace water and a packet in a pot or kettle and boil until it reaches a rolling boil. Once it has developed a deep color, remove the packet and enjoy. We recommend about 200cc of water per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo enjoy anytime, effortlessly.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trick is to make a large batch at once, as it resists oxidation and its flavor doesn't change much after brewing.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, brewing multiple packets at once extracts a richer, more umami-filled flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, you can make 1 liter with 8 packets (or even 2 liters if you brew them for a sufficiently long time). Then, store it in the refrigerator and enjoy it anytime, hot or iced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Black Hie Coffee\" and \"White Hie Tea\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/624925101_1261194759393970_3071589647824317559_n_480x480.jpg?v=1769932054\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Hie Coffee is made by roasting hie and black rice, and when brewed for a long time, it develops a rich flavor similar to coffee, earning it the moniker of \"brown rice coffee.\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (The picture on the left shows it as a latte with milk.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/img_8b5c02abf45d92feb159cdf653bfc560_480x480.jpg?v=1769932010\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Hie Tea is made solely from hie, offering a refreshing and clean aftertaste. It is also recommended to drink it iced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pack contains 16 tetra packets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/610749183_872326615421284_1888160066050759606_n_480x480.jpg?v=1769931852\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSince it's caffeine-free, children, pregnant women, and even those before bed can enjoy it. Please give it a try!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Hie Coffee: Hie, Black Rice\u003cbr\u003eWhite Hie Tea: Hie\u003cbr\u003e(*All ingredients are cultivated without the use of fertilizers or pesticides)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHirotaka Tanaka\u003cbr\u003e76-8 Itoshiro, Shirotori-cho, Gujo-shi, Gifu 5015231\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"石徹白洋品店","offers":[{"title":"Black Hie Coffee","offer_id":52610232090924,"sku":"4595640291018","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"White Barnyard Millet Tea","offer_id":52610232123692,"sku":"4595640291032","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/624925101_1261194759393970_3071589647824317559_n.jpg?v=1769932054","url":"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/en\/products\/hiecha","provider":"石徹白洋品店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}