Ujitawara Gyokuro Gokou
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Ujitawara Gyokuro Gokou
Ujitawara Gyokuro Gokou

Ujitawara Gyokuro Gokou

Gokou means “halo” in Japanese and is known for its rich and creamy character with a deep umami flavor. The Gokou cultivar exudes naturally occurring aromas of decadent confections, flowers and fresh cream.

About 10 Cups Of Tea
Qty:

Kombu, rich dashi, deep umami, creamy and tangy

About This Tea

This micro-lot of Uji Gyokuro was produced for Rishi by our friend Hisaki Horri, who is an 8th generation tea maker and current CEO of his family’s tea business, Hekisuien, a prestigious Kyoto-based tea company established in 1867. Hekisuien focuses on traditional and ultra-premium gyokuro and matcha from Uji. This batch was made from the single tea bush cultivar, Gokou. Gokou means “halo” in Japanese and is a one of the prized Kyoto cultivars for gyokuro and matcha. Gokou is known for its rich and creamy character with a deep umami flavor. The cultivar itself exudes naturally occurring aromas of decadent confections, flowers and fresh cream.

Ingredients

Green tea

Origin

Uji, Kyoto, Japan

Cultivar

Gokou

Harvest

May 2024

Elevation

80-120 meters

Preparation
  • Imperial
  • Metric
Traditional Tea Preparation

Add 5-7g to a small (150mL/5oz) kyusu teapot or hohin. Use boiled water cooled to 170°F. Add just enough water to cover the tea leaves.

The traditional method of brewing gyokuro is to use about 1 part tea to 1.2 parts water. Infuse for 25 seconds and decant. You don’t want to drown the tea leaves or add too much water on the first brew.

Repeat for another 5+ infusions, adding 5-10 seconds to each subsequent infusion. Brew several rounds until the flavor and aroma dissipates. Make sure to add just enough water to cover the tea leaves each round to get the traditional deep taste and rich body.

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Origin

Ujitawara

Kyoto, Japan

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