70 percent shade-grown leaves: Delivers a softer, less bitter taste and deeper umami
Hand-harvested in Uji, Japan: Ensures authentic flavor and quality
Vegetal and marine characteristics: Provides a unique, refreshing flavor profile
Smooth, spring-like notes: Leaves a lingering, satisfying experience
Vegan and non-GMO: Suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences
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For lovers of Gyokuro and shade grown teas, we recommend that you try this bright shade-grown tea from Uji, Japan.
Shading the leaves is a technique used in high quality tea production to soften the bitter phenols, increase chlorophyll, and further develop the umami richness of the tea. In this case, 70% of sunlight was blocked 14 days be
Type
Gyokuro, shade-grown tea
Origin
Uji, Japan
Sunlight
70 percent shaded
Harvest duration
14 days before harvest
Input type
Loose leaf
Dietary
Vegan, vegetarian, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, alcohol-free, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no preservatives