Steep time
2 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
77°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
1.3g / 100ml
177 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
The finest Japanese green tea, only shade-grown tips are used for Gyokuro. Prized for its delicate flavor and natural sweetness.