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Gyokuro Loose Leaf
Gyokuro Loose Leaf

Gyokuro Loose Leaf

$60.00

Gyokuro is one of Japan’s finest green teas, prized for its deep flavour and full-bodied texture. Our Gyokuro is only harvested once a year after being shaded for 30 days. This labour-intensive cultivation method enhances its umami flavour.

Sourced directly from the farmer, our loose leaf tea is designed to complement your favourite teaware. The preferred choice for brewing and flavor control.

60g

Cultivated under shade

First flush harvest only

Directly sourced from Japanese tea farms

Limited small-batch production

Eligible to earn points. Learn more.

REGION & FARM

Kyotanabe, Kyoto, Japan

Kyotanabe is a respected tea growing region known for its award winning Gyokuro. With more than 200 years of history, the area is home to tea farmers who have refined their cultivation practices over generations.

PLANT

A cultivar is a cultivated variety of the tea plant, selected for its desirable traits such as flavor, aroma, and growth characteristics.

Gokou

Gokou produces rich flavor and strong umami that intensifies under shade cultivation. This rare cultivar is often blended, and requires precise harvest timing as young shoots harden quickly.

Cultivar Gokou
Harvest First Flush
Picking Handpicked
Tasting Notes Marine, seaweed

PREPARATION

1. Place 5g of Gyokuro tea leaves in hot water (60℃/40ml) and allow the tea to steep for 3 to 4 minutes.

2. For subsequent brews, steep for 1 to 2 minutes.

3. After subsequent brews, you may eat the Gyokuro leaves with ponzu sauce and some toasted sesame seeds.

*For the best results, we recommend using soft water.

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