Sans ombre, il n'y aurait pas de beauté, selon l'écrivain japonais Tanizaki. Nous ne pouvons qu'approuver. Considéré par les connaisseurs comme le thé le plus raffiné du Japon, les feuilles de Gyokuro sont ombragées des semaines avant leur récolte pour transformer leur amertume en une douceur savoureuse.
Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 15 reviews)
Ryan J.★★★★★
I was skeptical about paying this much for green tea, but the first steep revealed that deep, almost savory sweetness the gyokuro process promises. The leaves are so delicate that even a slightly cooler water temperature brings out a buttery, calm focus that lasts me well into the afternoon.
Harper★★★★★
The umami depth is unreal for a tea that promises focus — I brewed a small pot before work and felt that calm, clear-headed lift for hours. The shade-grown process clearly does something special; the aroma alone is worth the price.
Adam★★★★★
I’ve tried a lot of green teas, but this one’s shading process really shows in the deep, savory sweetness and that almost buttery mouthfeel. Brewed it a bit cooler than usual, and the leaves held up beautifully for a second steep. Perfect for a slow afternoon when I need to focus without the jittery
