“I was so excited to see this Gyokuro among the samples sent to me by Russel Allyn of Harney and Sons. I have never had a Gyokuro but the salespeople at a mall tea store have been tempting me to buy...” Read full tasting note
“A tantalizing fresh Gyokuro. The aroma of the dry leaves is deeper and richer than the standard Gyokuro. After being brewed, the scent of the gorgeous deep green leaves cause the mouth to water....” Read full tasting note
“A resoundingly fresh Japanese green evidenced the moment the foil bag within the signature H&S tin is opened. This tea has an unmistakable scent of concentrated spinach and greens, and is...” Read full tasting note
This Gyokuro is hand picked from just outside Uji. This area of central Japan is known to make the best shade-grown Gyokuro. The delicate processing produces a very rare and very rich taste that might be most enjoyed by brewing the tea in cooler water than normal (155 degrees) for three minutes. This method of brewing can be a great way to enhance the tea’s inherent sweetness and body.
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