Gyokuro Green Tea
Gyokuro, a shade-grown steamed green tea, stands among the finest of Japanese teas. During the spring season, young leaves are carefully shaded from direct sunlight for several weeks. This deliberate shading process slows leaf growth, allowing the tea to develop more depth and complexity in flavor. The sun-deprived leaves boast a higher chlorophyll content, giving them their vivid green color, and an increased level of amino acids—especially L-theanine—which creates a perfectly smooth, rich, and soft flavor.
This Gyokuro Green Tea offers a deeply sweet aroma reminiscent of freshly buttered greens and seaweed, without any grassiness or harsh notes. Imagine the delicate freshness of tender new grass just sprouting in spring. On the palate, the tea is soft and balanced with a delicate finish, offering both an energizing and soothing experience.
To fully appreciate this tea, use lower water temperatures and enjoy multiple infusions.
Green Tea | Moderate caffeine | Steep at 165° for 2-3 mins
Gyokuro, a shade-grown steamed green tea, stands among the finest of Japanese teas. During the spring season, young leaves are carefully shaded from direct sunlight for several weeks. This deliberate shading process slows leaf growth, allowing the tea to develop more depth and complexity in flavor. The sun-deprived leaves boast a higher chlorophyll content, giving them their vivid green color, and an increased level of amino acids—especially L-theanine—which creates a perfectly smooth, rich, and soft flavor.
This Gyokuro Green Tea offers a deeply sweet aroma reminiscent of freshly buttered greens and seaweed, without any grassiness or harsh notes. Imagine the delicate freshness of tender new grass just sprouting in spring. On the palate, the tea is soft and balanced with a delicate finish, offering both an energizing and soothing experience.
To fully appreciate this tea, use lower water temperatures and enjoy multiple infusions.
Green Tea | Moderate caffeine | Steep at 165° for 2-3 mins
Gyokuro, a shade-grown steamed green tea, stands among the finest of Japanese teas. During the spring season, young leaves are carefully shaded from direct sunlight for several weeks. This deliberate shading process slows leaf growth, allowing the tea to develop more depth and complexity in flavor. The sun-deprived leaves boast a higher chlorophyll content, giving them their vivid green color, and an increased level of amino acids—especially L-theanine—which creates a perfectly smooth, rich, and soft flavor.
This Gyokuro Green Tea offers a deeply sweet aroma reminiscent of freshly buttered greens and seaweed, without any grassiness or harsh notes. Imagine the delicate freshness of tender new grass just sprouting in spring. On the palate, the tea is soft and balanced with a delicate finish, offering both an energizing and soothing experience.
To fully appreciate this tea, use lower water temperatures and enjoy multiple infusions.
Green Tea | Moderate caffeine | Steep at 165° for 2-3 mins
