{"product_id":"shochu-teara-houji-cha-70cl-kitaoka-honten","title":"Shochu Teara Houji Cha 70cl - Kitaoka Honten","description":"The Shochu Teara Houji Cha from Kitaoka Honten offers a curious and refined character: on the nose there are notes of toasted hojicha tea, hints of warm straw and a light trace of hazelnut that accompanies the drink with restraint. The palate is soft and enveloping, with a clean structure that favors roundness over intensity: the tea’s roasting provides a pleasant final bitterness, while a subtle savoriness keeps the distillate fresh and lithe. The balance between warmth and finesse makes the profile surprisingly modern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt lends itself to slow tastings, served neat at room temperature or with a few ice cubes to open up its aromas; a splash of hot water softens it further. In the kitchen it finds natural companions in grilled preparations, mushroom-based dishes and flavorful white meats, but it’s also intriguing with dark chocolate desserts or sesame sweets. A spirit of light character, versatile and suited to those looking for a sip dominated by toasted tea rather than sweetness.","brand":"Kitaoka Honten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53346690498898,"sku":"CDC-SHO08266","price":70.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/2268\/5356\/files\/ShochuTearaHoujiCha70cl-KitaokaHonten-min.jpg?v=1778071497","url":"https:\/\/bottleofitaly.com\/en-us\/products\/shochu-teara-houji-cha-70cl-kitaoka-honten","provider":"Bottle of Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}