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| sample | $8 |  |
| makes 10 cups | ||
| 5oz TIN | $39 | |
| 62¢ per cup | ||
| 10oz TIN | $67 | |
| 54¢ per cup | ||
| 16oz BAG | $89 | |
| 45¢ per cup | ||
Gyokuro
212
reviews
rating
86
Description
Green tea from Japan famed for its unique shading process. Gyokuro, meaning 'pearl dew,' is among the finest of Japanese teas. Our 'Moonlight Gyokuro' is made solely from the prized tender buds gathered in the early spring flush. Three weeks prior to plucking, tea bushes are shaded from the sun. The fruits of this hard work are evident in each cup. The result is a gentle tea with an intoxicating fragrance and truly sublime taste.
Story
Gyokuro, whose name means "jade dew" is Japan's finest and often costliest tea. It is not uncommon for a pound of the rarest Gyokuro to sell for thousands of dollars. What makes this variety unique? While the young leaves of the spring flush develop, the tea bushes are shaded from sun for three weeks. The sun-deprived tea that grows in the shade is high in chlorophyll, which makes it darker than normal, but lower in tannins, which makes it sweeter and mild tasting.
"We aren't big green tea fans in general, but this one tasted especially grassy to us."
"Intense vegetal aromas. This tea would be nice with some sushi if only I could make my own."
"i absolutely love this tea. very special and delicate. i love it in the morning, it's a great start of the day, at home or in the office. "
"I must say that I do like this tea. I have read on other review sites, that this wasn't an exceptional tea, maybe that's true...but I enjoyed it.
The first infusion was a bit 'salty', but the second infusion turned out better; it had a sweeter taste and more of a cloudy jade color.
Gyokuro is a very finicky tea, too hot, too little or much (amount wise) and it can yield a bitter cup.
Follow the instructions, or even cut down the time to 2 min. and use a little more (again, amount wise) than you would for other teas, and you will have a pleasurable cup of Japanese green tea.
Try the sample first because it may not suit all tastes and $40 for 5 oz. is a little too expensive to throw out if not liked.
I would recommend this tea to the tea connoisseur/experienced green tea drinker."
"An extremely traditional green tea, this is what I would imagine most people think of when they think green tea. If you're looking for something a little grassy but undeniably green, gyokuro is a great choice."
"This tea reminded me of the wheatgrass shot at Jamba juice. Has a very medicinal taste to it. "
