Shade-grown cultivation preserves high theanine content for a refined flavor
First flush leaves ensure exceptional purity and quality
Distinctive vegetal taste with a unique sweetness
Loose leaf format allows for customizable brewing
Sourced from Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan for authentic origin
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Considered one of the finest green teas in Japan, Gyokuro is a shade grown green tea that brews a beautiful light green color. It has a unique sweetness and a profound vegetal taste since shade allows the tea to retain a high Theanine content. Only first flush tea leaves are used for Gyokuro.
Origin: Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Brewing:
Origin
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Leaf Type
First flush, shade-grown
Form
Loose leaf
Recommended Steep
1-5 teaspoons per 16 oz hot water at 150°F, 2-3 minutes