It’s dangerous having this tea in my cupboard. I purchased 2 oz about 6 weeks ago, and I’m finishing it up now. I tried to make it last, but it’s so good. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and vegetal/grassy, and so smooth. It doesn’t have any bitterness, which I sometimes want, and can get from a cheaper sencha. The 2 oz of tea cost me $20 (not counting the tin), which is very steep, so I’ll most likely look elsewhere for a gyokuro in the future. I steeped it for 1 minute for the first steep, and then 2 minutes for later steeps. It is good warm, instead of hot, as recommended…I drink fast, so I do not have any trouble finishing a cup before it’s cool. I’ve seen a recommendation for using heated mugs with this tea, since it is meant to be served warm instead of hot. Would anyone recommend any slightly cheaper gyokuros? Thanks!
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I’m a tea novice, and I’m loving my introduction to the World of Tea. I started getting into tea about 4 years ago when I lived in Brooklyn, NY. At first, I stayed with green teas, and took black teas completely for granted. However, in the last couple years I have enthusiastically added them to my daily routine. I love strong Assam black teas in the morning, and Japanese green teas in the afternoon, especially matcha and gyokuro. I have recently become a big fan of Keemuns. I’m looking forward to learning about new teas on this site and talking to other tea lovers!
As far as ratings go, don’t trust me. I’m a high rater, and I’m easily impressed. If I rate a tea lower than 70 (which is going to happen rarely, it seems), I probably will not drink that tea again. I will splurge for some teas at times, but I love a bargain, so you will often see me celebrating under-appreciated everyday teas.
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