Japanese Gyokuro
Japanese Gyokuro
Spiritual, Mindful & Zen-like
This exceptional Japanese Gyokuro is entirely hand picked for only 2 months in the year. A traditional process of shading before plucking produces its unique character. Light, pure and refreshing, loose leaf Gyokuro is a tea fit for a ceremony – but can you bring yourself to share it?
Origin: Japan
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About This Blend
Japanese Gyokuro shade-grown green tea dates back to Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868) and is still made to the same exacting standards. Hand picked in small batches from the 1st flush of youngest, smallest leaves produced during March and April. A skilled traditional process of shading before plucking produces its unique character. The tea is not oxidised only lightly bruised and steamed to produce a tea so beautifully pure.
Tasting Notes
Light, refreshing umami tea flavour with a vegetal taste. As with most green tea, to avoid a bitter taste, brew at a low temperature and remove leaves from the water after a few minutes as indicated in our brewing guide.
Caffeine Content
Low
Brewing Guide
1 teaspoon per 200 – 250ml / cup. Brew 2 to 3 mins. It’s important to only use boiling water cooled for a few minutes to approx. 75-85°c. Adjust both quantity and brew time according to desired strength. Drink without milk.
Ingredients
Green tea
Sustainability
All our loose leaf tea is ethically sourced and high-grade. Our eco-friendly tea pyramids are plastic-free and fully compostable, containing ethically sourced high-grade tea.
Shipping
Shipping is FREE on orders valued over £30* (Free shipping is despatched by Royal Mail Tracked 48)
*this excludes our large glass and cast iron teapots.
Standard Delivery is £3.95
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