Steep time
1–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
0°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
—
Highlighted notes
Pepper
Overview
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Prominent sweetness that is characteristic of stems. It has a spicy fragrance reminiscent of Japanese sansho pepper. The umami of gyokuro overlaps with the sweetness of stems, producing a distinctive body. When your mind is hazy or you feel uneasy. The penetrating fragrance clears both your mind and your feelings. The sweet umami punch makes your sight crystal clear. Japanese okaki and senbei crackers. This is a tea that goes well with any sort of flavour, including soy, salty, salad flavours, sesame, and many more. It's good to drink after food like udon or donburi dishes that have plenty of soup or stock. The aftertaste of the stock and the aroma of the tea are in pleasant harmony with each other.