Gyokuro

$54.00
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Gyokuro (“jade dew”) is a celebrated Japanese green tea perfect to enjoy on its own or paired with simple sweets. One of the world's most expensive teas—due to the high cost of its cultivation and market demand—the flavor has bittersweet notes of the ocean and spring greens, and a unique mouthful rich in umami.

This style of tea was first cultivated in the 1800s in Uji Prefecture, which is where ours is produced. After the first buds appear in the early spring, the tea bushes are shielded from the sun a few weeks before harvest. This shading inhibits the formation of catechins (notably tannin), which are responsible for the astringent taste of tea grown in uncovered fields; it also enhances the production of theanine, the source of tea’s natural sweetness and rich, full flavor. Once picked, the leaves are steamed, twisted, dried and left to mature for six months.

The resulting deep emerald color and distinctive flavor of this tea yield particularly smooth cup, with a texture that lingers long after the last sip. Experiment with brewing temperature for this showstopper, but be sure to keep it low, around 120°–140° F; Gyokuro can also be brewed with cold water.

Country: Japan
Region: Uji
Tasting Notes: buttery, artichoke heart, sweet
Harvest Season: Spring 2023

2 oz

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Brew temperature   120-140º F
Western style brewing   6-8 grams, 2-3 minute steep

Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
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Jenni

Delicious and so special. As always, very much appreciate the care and passion of In Pursuit of Tea!

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Pamela Y.
Wonderful

This was a gift for my son & daughter-in-law. They love it & plan to order more.

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George
Smooth

If you like matcha you will
enjoy this one

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Jane
Like a Fine Champagne

But I like this superb green tea better.
Admittedly, I know little about champagne or green tea. Before trying I.P.O.T.’s Gyokuro, green tea had never been a favorite.
This one’s different. I love the effervescence of the first brew, and the delicate, but rich, never bitter flavor.

J
James D.
Green tea at it's finest.

Bottom line, this tea is at the top of the food chain. Excellent.

Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
100%
(5)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
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J
Jenni

Delicious and so special. As always, very much appreciate the care and passion of In Pursuit of Tea!

P
Pamela Y.
Wonderful

This was a gift for my son & daughter-in-law. They love it & plan to order more.

G
George
Smooth

If you like matcha you will
enjoy this one

J
Jane
Like a Fine Champagne

But I like this superb green tea better.
Admittedly, I know little about champagne or green tea. Before trying I.P.O.T.’s Gyokuro, green tea had never been a favorite.
This one’s different. I love the effervescence of the first brew, and the delicate, but rich, never bitter flavor.

J
James D.
Green tea at it's finest.

Bottom line, this tea is at the top of the food chain. Excellent.