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Gyokuro

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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.

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Robert Y.
Dec 22nd '09

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"This tea is actually a very good tea. BUT Adagio sells the broken (cheaper) version - which is not the best kind. Typically Gyokuro are very little long/rolled leaves. The tea supplied by Adagio are the 'crumbs' - it should be noted clearly in the description."
6 votes
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Cara J.
Jan 26th '10

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"i love a good gyokuro, but i've had a few problems with adagio's. it tends to get bitter quickly, and i find its flavor a bit flat but it's a good overall green."
1 vote
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Jesse W.
Jan 25th '10

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"This year's version seemed more powdery than last year. Kind of like it was crushed. I think it also tasted more minty than I remember."
[ 2 mins @ 175°F ]
1 vote
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Pepper .
Mar 11th '10

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"This was a great green. Very rich and vegetal. It does have to be brewed with care but it's very rewarding when done right. It's not my favorite green, and in the end I'm glad I just bought the sampler, but I do not regret giving it a try."
[ 3 mins @ 180°F ]
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Jessica S.
Feb 25th '10

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"this tea is truly devine. The leaves are a nice bold green, giving a beautiful green tint to the tea. The flavor is beautifully simple and clean. Well worth the extra price. Grab a sampler and try it!"
[ 2 mins @ 180°F ]
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Carla H.
Feb 23rd '10

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"A very special tea with crisp clean flavor. HIGHLY recommended!"

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