Japanese Gyokuro

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
• 200g — about 60–80 cups