Shaded for 21 days: Enhances amino acid and sweetness levels for a richer flavor
Stem tea blend: Provides a milder, umami-rich taste and mineral-rich infusion
Low caffeine content: Offers a calming, relaxing tea experience suitable for later in the day
Organic and gluten-free: Sourced from a sustainable, pesticide-free farm for purity
Versatile brewing: Ideal for cold brew or hot tea, with a smooth finish and added hay notes
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The Gyokuro Karigane is one of the best types of Sakamoto Green Tea. It is a stem tea made from the stems and leaves of Gyokuro, Sencha and Kabusecha. In this case, the stem tea comes from Mr. Sakamoto's Gyokuro. The tea is shaded for 21 days, boosting the levels of amino acids and sweetness. The tea is low in caffeine compared to leaf t
Tea Type
Gyokuro Karigane (stem tea blend)
Origin
Kagoshima, Japan
Brewing Instructions
5 g leaves per 150-200 ml water, 140°F, 1 min base brew, 2-3 more 20 sec brews
Caffeine Content
Lower than leaf teas, higher than kukicha
Serving Size
100 g per packet, enough for 20 pots or 60 cups
Summarized by Shop
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It’s sweet with veggie undertones. My first experience drinking Gyokuro tea.
Will try some of the other Gyokuro teas in the near future.
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B · 19 days ago
I didn’t realize that it had small twigs/stems in it initially when I ordered it and was a little bit concerned when I opened the package… But this stuff is delicious. I love it. It is now my preferred tea so I’m ordering more!. It has a very nice subtle sweetness to it.
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Robert · July 10, 2026
This tea surprised me. It holds quite a few stems. One could almost call it "Kuki-kuro" or "Gyo-kuki". Forgive me.
but it seems to me like the perfect blend between Gyokuro and Kukicha, one get's the flavor and sweetness expected of a Gyokuro tea with the minerality of a Kukicha.
An excellent choice when one wants plenty flavor but a little less caffeine.
