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“When the owner first presented me the tin of gyokuro my expectations were low. Gyokuro, like many Japanese greens, only stays fresh for so long. But as soon as she opened the lid my expectations...” Read full tasting note
Origin: Japan
Estate: Kagoshima Region
Organic & Kosher
Ingredients:
Japanese Green Tea
Deep green leaves which when steeped present a rich cup tasting pleasantly of seaweed punctuated by delicate sweetness. Here is the very best of Japanese shade-grown, hand-picked, steamed tea.
The tea plants are shaded for a minimum of two weeks or up to three weeks before harvesting. During this time of suspended photosynthesis the chlorophyll content increases resulting in production of high levels of L-theanine, the amino acid to which the sweetness & umami flavor, indicative of Gyokuro, is attributed.
In keeping with our commitment to sustainable farming, our Gyokuro is Certified Organic. The tea is from Kagoshima prefecture located in the far South-West part of Japan.
Heat water well below boiling (approx. 140�), steep 2.5 teaspoons up to 3 minutes, refresh as desired.
You might also enjoy varying steep times for multiple infusions: 90 seconds, then 2 minutes, then 3 minutes.
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When the owner first presented me the tin of gyokuro my expectations were low. Gyokuro, like many Japanese greens, only stays fresh for so long. But as soon as she opened the lid my expectations were blown away. The leaf is a beautiful glossy, darkgreen, and needle-like. The aroma is pleasant with slightly sweet notes, sweet grass, and stone fruit. I’m doing this first round in my new Shiboridashi. This tea pot is a thing of art in both appearance and use. Fresh-cut grass steams from the bottom dish as it brews. The liquor is soft in mouth feel. Bits of fresh cut grass, ripe melons, and hay. I will come back and explore this one more later.
