Description
Origin: Okabe, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Cultivar: Saemidori, Gokou, Okumidori and Yabukita
Harvest: May 11, 12, 17, 20 & 21 2021
Elevation: 110m
Gyokuro, literally “jade dew,” is the most prestigious and rare shade-grown green tea from Japan is the most prestigious and rare shade-grown green tea from Japan. This year we selected gyokuro from three producers in the Okabe region: Tohei San, Maejima San and Omura San Each teamaker offers an expression of the classic Okabe style, which emphasizes a unique mountain freshness balanced with umami depth. Tohei San cultivates gyokuro according to the traditional tana method of shading tea bushes with woven straw-thatch mats called komo, which he weaves himself. It is more time-consuming than modern methods, but worth the extra effort. This year, Tohei San's Gyokuro has umami and rich flavor with notes of hijiki preserve. The special balance of umami and high mountain minerals taste is refreshing and energizing.
Cultivar: Saemidori, Gokou, Okumidori and Yabukita
Harvest: May 11, 12, 17, 20 & 21 2021
Elevation: 110m
Gyokuro, literally “jade dew,” is the most prestigious and rare shade-grown green tea from Japan is the most prestigious and rare shade-grown green tea from Japan. This year we selected gyokuro from three producers in the Okabe region: Tohei San, Maejima San and Omura San Each teamaker offers an expression of the classic Okabe style, which emphasizes a unique mountain freshness balanced with umami depth. Tohei San cultivates gyokuro according to the traditional tana method of shading tea bushes with woven straw-thatch mats called komo, which he weaves himself. It is more time-consuming than modern methods, but worth the extra effort. This year, Tohei San's Gyokuro has umami and rich flavor with notes of hijiki preserve. The special balance of umami and high mountain minerals taste is refreshing and energizing.
Origin
Okabe, Fujieda, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan
Description
Origin: Okabe, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Cultivar: Saemidori, Gokou, Okumidori and Yabukita
Harvest: May 11, 12, 17, 20 & 21 2021
Elevation: 110m
Gyokuro, literally “jade dew,” is the most prestigious and rare shade-grown green tea from Japan is the most prestigious and rare shade-grown green tea from Japan. This year we selected gyokuro from three producers in the Okabe region: Tohei San, Maejima San and Omura San Each teamaker offers an expression of the classic Okabe style, which emphasizes a unique mountain freshness balanced with umami depth. Tohei San cultivates gyokuro according to the traditional tana method of shading tea bushes with woven straw-thatch mats called komo, which he weaves himself. It is more time-consuming than modern methods, but worth the extra effort. This year, Tohei San's Gyokuro has umami and rich flavor with notes of hijiki preserve. The special balance of umami and high mountain minerals taste is refreshing and energizing.
Cultivar: Saemidori, Gokou, Okumidori and Yabukita
Harvest: May 11, 12, 17, 20 & 21 2021
Elevation: 110m
Gyokuro, literally “jade dew,” is the most prestigious and rare shade-grown green tea from Japan is the most prestigious and rare shade-grown green tea from Japan. This year we selected gyokuro from three producers in the Okabe region: Tohei San, Maejima San and Omura San Each teamaker offers an expression of the classic Okabe style, which emphasizes a unique mountain freshness balanced with umami depth. Tohei San cultivates gyokuro according to the traditional tana method of shading tea bushes with woven straw-thatch mats called komo, which he weaves himself. It is more time-consuming than modern methods, but worth the extra effort. This year, Tohei San's Gyokuro has umami and rich flavor with notes of hijiki preserve. The special balance of umami and high mountain minerals taste is refreshing and energizing.
Tasting Notes
Deep umami and rich flavor with notes of sweet hijiki preserve and slight salinity
Ingredients
Green tea
Traditional Preparation
Add 1 tbsp (7g) tea to a small (150ml/5oz) Kyusu teapot or Hohin.
Use water cooled to 170°F.
Add water to just cover the tea leaves. Infuse for 60 seconds and decant.
Repeat for another 4+ infusions, adding 5 seconds to each.
Use water cooled to 170°F.
Add water to just cover the tea leaves. Infuse for 60 seconds and decant.
Repeat for another 4+ infusions, adding 5 seconds to each.
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rich umami dashi broth, oyster mushroom, tangy and sweet kombu with fruity and flowery notes
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