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“This was a sample from the Chicago Teahouse. After a weekend of being tossed around, the leaves seem quite broken, but we will see once we open the bag. I wish the website would list where she gets...” Read full tasting note
A Refined Indulgence for Tea Connoisseurs. The highest grade of Japanese green tea that will give you a delightful and velvety cup of tea. With its unique shade-grown process, this whole-leaf green tea is truly a standout among other teas. Unlike other tea varieties, Gyokuro is shielded from the sun for a few weeks before being meticulously harvested. This slow and deliberate growth process increases levels of the amino acid L-theanine, known for its “feel good” effect on the brain.
But that’s not all; the shade-grown method also increases the chlorophyll in the tea leaves, giving them a vibrant green color and creating a sweeter and smoother taste. Imagine sipping this exquisite tea and experiencing subtle hints of seaweed and honeydew notes.
Ingredients: organic green tea
Packed at the source in a sealed bag (100g / 3.5oz) to keep your tea at its freshest.
Origin: Directly sourced single-origin tea from Japan
BREWING GUIDE:
Water: 8 oz filtered water
Temperature: 140° F
Leaves: 1 heaped teaspoon
Time: 2 minutes
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This was a sample from the Chicago Teahouse. After a weekend of being tossed around, the leaves seem quite broken, but we will see once we open the bag. I wish the website would list where she gets this from. Obviously, it’s Japan. But which city? Shizuoka? Uji? Kagoshima? And what cultivar is this? Okumidori? Doesn’t quite taste like a Yabukita…
Dry Aroma: Umami. Butter. Sweet Grass. Wet Grass. A bit of seaweed. There is also a vegetal note that I can’t quite put my finger on.
Makes my mouth water
Dry Apperence: Mostly broken, but there are still a fair amount of longer leaves. Tightly twisted. Glossy dark green.
Steeping the way I learned with a larger cup filled with liquid and dumped on the leaves.
Taste: High in umami. Wet grass. A small bit of minerality. Fresh steamed spinach.
Mouth Feel: Smooth. A bit of astringency if steeped too long, but not unpleasant (unless you really forget ^^; )
