ORIGIN | JAPAN, Shizuoka |
HARVESTED | SPRING 2019 |
STORY BEHIND THE TEA |
This Gyokuro from Shizuoka is something different. With 100% of the light being cut during the shading process from the time the first young buds of the year first developed, its leaves are almost completely devoid of chlorophyll and a beautiful pale colour. It is said that this tea has double the amount of amino acids that make up the desired umami and sweetness in Gyokuro and higher doses of theanine, which you can definitely taste in the cup. The umami, sweetness and flavor in this tea are extreme, making it more suitable for special occasions than everyday drinking. The 仕上げ/shiage/sorted version has a subtle, yet wonderful flowery bouquet coming with the buttery green flavours of this Gyokuro. About Gyokuro: |