Green Tea - Gyokuro 20g

Gyokuro is a premium Japanese green tea made from the first spring harvest. The young tea leaves are shaded from sunlight for more than 20 days before harvest, allowing them to develop high levels of theanine, the amino acid responsible for the tea’s rich umami flavor.

This shading process creates a deep, refined sweetness and a smooth, savory character that is unique to gyokuro.

To fully appreciate its delicate umami, it is recommended to brew gyokuro with lower-temperature water, which prevents bitterness and highlights its natural sweetness.

Flavor profile

Aroma
Fresh green / Seaweed-like umami / Sweet vegetal notes

Taste
Rich umami / Smooth sweetness / Very low bitterness

Liquor color
Deep jade green

Tea details

Type
Japanese Shade-Grown Green Tea (Gyokuro)

Origin
Kagoshima, Japan

Harvest
First flush (spring harvest)

Net weight
20g

Servings
Approx. 6 servings

Brewing guide

Use 4g of tea leaves with 60–90ml water

1st infusion
40–60°C — 2 minutes

2nd infusion
60°C — 30 seconds

3rd infusion
70°C — 30 seconds

Lower water temperatures help preserve the tea’s sweetness and umami.

Best for

Slow tea moments
Tea tasting
Special occasions

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Seal tightly after opening.