Gyokuro - Premium Green Tea

Place: Kagoshima, Japan Profile: Sweet, Smooth, Umami, Vegetal Ingredients: Organic Green Tea Net Wt: 57g (2 oz) GYOKURO Also known as Jade Dew—"Gyoku" meaning jade and "Ro" meaning dew—Gyokuro is considered the precious pearl and jewel of Japan. The tea leaves are shaded from sunlight for three weeks before harvesting, which increases their chlorophyll and L-Theanine content. This process gives Gyokuro its darker green leaves and a sweeter taste compared to other Japanese green teas. Gyokuro is one of the most expensive teas in Japan due to the extensive labor required for its production. It is also high in caffeine due to the shading process. However, the caffeine content in your cup will vary based on the preparation method, including the amount of tea leaves used, the volume of water, its temperature, and the infusion time. Recommended vessels for brewing: a houhin (宝瓶) or a shiboridashi (絞り出し). If you don’t have either of them a standard kyusu or a cup would work. Feel free to rea