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shincha gyokuro
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May 2024 harvest
$9
1.5oz
May 2024 harvest
$29
PACKAGING GUIDE
Gyokuro Shincha is a lovely first harvest of the year from the Shizouka foothills of Mount Fuji. The dry leaf aroma offers soft, cozy, nut-like umami and hints of sweetness. In the cup, it is complex and yet subtle. Whispers of sweet grass and clover, soft nuttiness and a breathy, semi-crisp floral finish delight the palate. Harmonious and well-balanced.
Green Tea | Low caffeine | Steep at 165° for 2 mins
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Customer Reviews (43)
Lore
Gyokuro, which means 'jade dew', is one of Japan's most renowned and expensive teas. In the Japanese tea tradition, the texture of the tea itself is extremely important. At the end of the tea making process, the tea master will carefully blend in tiny, broken up 'tea dust' to give the finished cup more body and richness. You can actually see these particles when you scoop out your tea. You also see them in your cup - many fine Japanese greens have a lovely, slightly cloudy appearance. This contributes to the 'umami' of the tea.The sun-deprived leaves are higher in chlorophyll, which explains their vivid green color. They're also higher in amino acids, most notably L-theanine, which accounts for the perfectly smooth, rich and soft flavor. Our fine Gyokuro green tea produces a deeply sweet aroma of freshly buttered greens and seaweed, with no grassiness or harshness. Think of tender new grass just sprouting in the spring. Soft on the palate with a balanced, delicate finish. Energizing and soothing cup of tea.
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