Green Tea Gyokuro - Premium Shade-Grown Japanese Leaf
Premium Shade-Grown Green Tea: Umami Masterpiece
Gyokuro, meaning "jade dew," represents the pinnacle of Japanese tea cultivation. This exceptional green tea undergoes a precise 25-day shading process before harvest, dramatically increasing L-theanine and chlorophyll content while reducing astringency. Carefully selected leaves from Kirari 31, Haruto 34, and Saemidori cultivars create an extraordinary infusion with intense umami character and remarkable sweetness.
The dark emerald, needle-shaped leaves unfurl to reveal complex notes of pan-seared vegetables, buttery spinach, sweet corn, and subtle boiled chestnuts. The liquor presents a silky, refined body with minimal astringency and delivers more caffeine than coffee, yet with characteristically smooth, balanced energy.
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Optimal Preparation
For perfect results:
- Water Temperature: 60°C/140°F
- Steep Time: 1.5-2 minutes first infusion
- Proportion: 1 teaspoon per 8oz water
- Multiple Infusions: Increase temperature and time slightly for subsequent steeps
- Store in airtight container away from light and moisture
- Best consumed morning or early afternoon
Premium Tea Components
Single-origin Camellia sinensis leaves from shaded Japanese tea gardens containing: L-theanine, caffeine, chlorophyll, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), vitamin C, polyphenols, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, minerals, and saponins. Cultivar varieties: Kirari 31, Haruto 34, and Saemidori.
Health Benefits & Effects
The unique shading process creates an exceptional nutrient profile offering:
- Enhanced mental clarity with calm alertness from high L-theanine and caffeine content
- Powerful antioxidant protection from concentrated EGCG and polyphenols
- Cardiovascular support through improved blood flow and cholesterol regulation
- Reduced inflammation and enhanced immune function
- Skin health support from elevated vitamin C levels
- Potential cancer-protective properties, particularly for oral, bladder, prostate, breast, and pancreatic cancers
- Dental health benefits including cavity prevention
Cultural Heritage
Developed in 1835 by Yamamoto Kahei in Uji, Kyoto, Gyokuro revolutionized Japanese tea cultivation. The innovative shading technique using bamboo and straw marked a significant advancement in tea craftsmanship. This method became central to Japanese tea ceremony traditions, symbolizing the perfect balance of agricultural expertise and artistic refinement. Today, Gyokuro remains Japan's most prestigious tea, representing centuries of cultivation mastery.
