Yame Traditional Authentic Gyokuro – Shizukucha (Loose tea)

The Yame region is famous for producing award-winning gyokuro tea. Picked once a year from the best leaves, this 2025 dento-hon-gyokuro is grown using the traditional harvesting style and tools. This high-end, hand-picked tea has a vegetable broth aroma, asparagus flavour and savoury finish. It has a soup stock consistency and texture. After a few steeps, it is traditionally eaten. Good for garnishes, omelettes and other recipes. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Yabukita, Saemidori, Okuidori (blend) Region: Hoshino Seicha-en, Fukuoka Prefecture 50 g To make hot tea Tea: 6 g or heaping 2 tsp Water: 60 mL at 50-60 °C Steep: 2-2.5 min. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 15 g pr 2 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge