Steep time
2.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
1.7g / 100ml
118 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.
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Den's Gyokuro Kin is a cup of affordable luxury. It has the elegance and beauty of the famed gyokuro teas and a great harmony of natural sweetness and slight bitterness and astringency. Origin: Asahina, Shizuoka Harvest: First Flush Cultivar: Yabukita Tasting Profile: There is a gentle bitterness and umami mouth feel that progressively becomes slightly sweet and astringent, resulting in a well-balance cup. Den's Preferred Brewing: Leaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)/4 oz Water: 160°F; Steep: 150 sec 2nd Cup Water: 180°F; Steep 60 sec