Japanese Gyokuro
25g
$22.99
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Japanese Gyokuro
$22.99
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How to brew
5 g (about 2 tsp) per 150 ml cup
Water at 55–60°C, cooler than other teas
Steep 2 minutes
Re-steep 2–3 times, 30 seconds each, a little hotter each time
Water at 55–60°C, cooler than other teas
Steep 2 minutes
Re-steep 2–3 times, 30 seconds each, a little hotter each time
Taste: Rich & umami · Caffeine: High
Gyokuro is Japan's most prized green tea, shaded from direct sunlight for the final few weeks before harvest. That shading slows photosynthesis, concentrating both sweetness and a deep, savory umami character while softening bitterness — the result is an intensely flavorful, almost broth-like cup with notes of sweet seaweed, fresh grass, and a lingering natural sweetness.
The same shading process that builds gyokuro's flavor also raises its caffeine content — it's the most caffeinated tea in our lineup, offering a steady, focused lift.
Gyokuro is naturally rich in L-theanine, the amino acid associated with calm, clear-headed alertness, alongside the antioxidant catechins found throughout green tea.
How far does it go? As a rough guide, based on about 2.5–3g of leaves per 8oz cup:
- 25g — about 8–10 cups
- 50g — about 15–20 cups
- 100g — about 30–40 cups
- 150g — about 45–60 cups
- 200g — about 60–80 cups