Steep time
20s
Method: usucha
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
2.9g / 100ml
70 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
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Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairings: Matcha cake, Roasted almonds, Miso soup.
Rich, round, and deep, Kiyoharu Tsuji’s exquisite Gokou brings out the best from this highly acclaimed cultivar. Producer: Tsujiki Region: Shirakawa, Kyoto Cultivar: Gokou Harvested: May, 2025 Picking: Hand-picked