Autumn 2024.

Gyokuro is perhaps the most prestigious shade-grown green tea from Japan. Well-balanced umami and bittersweet flavors with a refreshing sharpness.

Gyokuro is similar in flavor to sencha, but is grown in the shade for a longer period of time. This gives it an explosion of umami and, brewed with the right water temperature, a sweet nectar-like brew.

Traditional preparation
Add 1 tbsp (7 g) of tea to a small teapot (150 ml / 5 oz)
Use water cooled to about 70-75 degrees.
Add water that just covers the tea leaves.
Let brew for 60 seconds and decant.
Brew at least 4 times on the same leaves, adding 5 seconds each time.

We encourage you to experiment with the amount of tea leaves and the length of brewing time to find your desired brew strength. We do not recommend varying the water temperature, as water that is too hot will overextract the bitter components of the tea, while water that is too cool will not fully extract the aromas and flavor of the tea.