Sencha vs Gyokuro
Japan's everyday green against its shade-grown prize: how sencha and gyokuro differ in flavor, caffeine, and brewing.
The difference is shading: gyokuro's weeks under cover concentrate umami and change how it should be brewed. Two representative teas are compared below.
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Side-by-side details
| #0005.K6 Obubu Tea: Sencha of the Summer Sun, Green Tea | Gyokuro | |
|---|---|---|
| Tea type | Green Tea | Green Tea |
| Caffeine | Moderate caffeine | Unknown |
| Flavor notes | Bitter, Granite, Sweet | Artichoke, Astringent, Butter, Floral |
| Available forms | Loose Leaf | Loose Leaf |
Frequently asked questions
How do #0005.K6 Obubu Tea: Sencha of the Summer Sun, Green Tea and Gyokuro differ in taste?
#0005.K6 Obubu Tea: Sencha of the Summer Sun, Green Tea leans toward Bitter, Granite, Sweet, while Gyokuro shows Artichoke, Astringent, Butter.