Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
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Best pick • solid green choice from Unknown origin
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Japanese certified agrochemical free* Gyokuro from Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture Japan. Fantastic rich umami with the luxurious verdant fragrance that makes Japanese tea so special. Thick velvety broth. Please brew with cooler water and higher leaf to water ratio, which will help to emphasize the rich umami sweetness. Temps as low as 140 F are recommended. Sealed in a nitrogen flushed packet to retain freshness. 50 gram packet Harvested May 2025 *Due to new USDA regulations we’re not allowed to use the O word if it was certified by another country