It presents small deep green needle like leaves that deliver the its thick and chewy texture with its trademark bursts of green flavor.
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The 2014 edition of imperial gyokuro is a feast for eyes nose and palate.
While the young leaves of the spring season develop the gyokuro plants are shaded from the sun for several weeks.
Gyokuro from kyushu is the most appreciated of all japan and is praised for its exceptional quality.
Gyokuro a shade grown steamed green tea is among the finest of japanese teas.
Gyokuro is the king of japanese green teas and is a delicate and exclusive beverage that requires enormous amounts of skill and work.
We recommend steeping one teaspoon of gyokuro in 8 oz of water heated to 158 degrees f or lower for only one minute.
Green tea contains caffeine and theanine and gyokuro tea due to the leaves being less exposed to sunlight than any other green tea has a higher amount of caffeine than most.
This slows the growth allowing tea leaves more time to develop depth and flavor.
Brewing gyokuro like any other green tea can produce a fantastic cup no doubt but the traditional method really highlights the beautiful umami qualities this tea is known for.