Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
60°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
10g / 100ml
60 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Hand-picked, 2025 first flush leaves from Samidori and Ujihikari cultivars are used for this superior grade gyokuro, a specialty of the Uji region. Grown and processed by a legendary, medal award winning gyokuro master, this is a very special tea. Ocean mineral aroma, sweet vegetable flavour and an umami finish. This tea is especially sweet for a gyokuro and is limited in supply. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Samidori, Ujihikari (blend) Region: Yoshida Meicha-en, Kyoto Prefecture 50 g To make hot tea Tea: 6 g or 2 tsp Water: 60 mL at 50-60 °C Steep: 2-2.5 min. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 15 g or 2 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge