Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Low
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Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Hand-picked in the lush Uji region, Emperor's Gyokuro—meaning "Precious Dew"—is harvested only once a year in May, ensuring its rare and exceptional quality.