Gyokuro Imperial from Teavana

Gyokuro Imperial

Tea type
Green Tea
Ingredients
Green Tea Leaves
Flavors
Grass, Green, Vegetal, Seaweed, Smooth, Bitter, Salty, Freshly Cut Grass, Sweet, Umami, Astringent, Butter, Burnt, Hay, Straw, Sweet, Warm Grass, Dark Bittersweet
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Bulk, Loose Leaf
Caffeine
High
Certification
Not available
Edit tea info Last updated by Brandice
Average preparation
170 °F / 76 °C 1 min, 15 sec 7 g 20 oz / 592 ml

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  • “SIPDOWN! Thanks to Raritea for this sample. Now i’m not huge fan of straight greens but this one is for sure one that I could keep around for when i’m in the mood for a straight green. There’s a...” Read full tasting note
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  • “Thanks to Raritea for a sample of this one! Unfortunately, although I knowingly wrote 1 tsp on the bag, I clearly put 1.5 into it, so this is not yet a sipdown :( Ahhh, this is tasty. Vegetal and...” Read full tasting note
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  • “Loose Appearance: long fine leaf, dark forest green Aroma when Dry: buttery, smooth, sweet (eastern) After water is first poured: buttery, smooth, creamy, sweet (eastern) At end of first steep:...” Read full tasting note
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  • “This poor tea… I killed it with both steeping time and hot water. My mom still loved it, but I thought it was too astringent for me. She said “it tastes like spinach water” and, as she is someone...” Read full tasting note
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From Teavana

Rich, almost full-bodied, smooth taste with sweet ending & complex notes.

The finest of Japanese teas, Gyokuro bushes are covered for several weeks before harvest with bamboo or straw shades to increase the chlorophyll content of the leaves. The results of this transformation are the renowned dark green leaves with high concentrations of Antioxidants, vitamins and amino acids. Celebrated for its emerald green infusion and sweet aftertaste.

How to Prepare
Use 1 teaspoon of tea per 8oz of water. Heat water to 175 degrees (79 degrees Celsius) and steep for 45 seconds to 1 minute. For stronger flavor, use more tea leaves. 2oz of tea equals 25-30 teaspoons.

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Had this again yesterday after reviewing it on STeaPTV.com, and I’m still really enjoying. This time had it at 175 degrees with the Zojirushi water machine, a Finum tea filter (small) and I did a 2 minute steep, because I said so. :)
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