A treat for Japanese tea lovers! Gyokuro (pronounced yo-cuhr-oh) is one of the most expensive teas in Japan. Before harvesting, tea bushes are shaded for several weeks using bamboo tarps. Due to reduced sunlight, tealeaves develop incredible concentrations of nutrients and the amino acid L-theanine, which is said to act as a mood enhancer and is responsible for tea’s relaxing effects. This Saemidori cultivar offers a deep, vegetal sweetness with complex notes of buttered asparagus, roasted cashew, and lush, velvety, umami. Best prepared using water no hotter than 160°F, steeped for only 1½ -2 minutes.
Organic green tea
This tea is USDA Certified Organic. Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Tin Size: Our elegant, embossed tin is designed to keep tea fresh and full of flavor. Each tin holds approximately 48 teaspoons (16 tablespoons) of loose tea. The number of servings-per-tin varies depending upon the type of tea, leaf size, cup size and desired strength (amount of tea used). The tin itself measures 6.25 inches tall, 2.75 inches wide and 2 inches deep. Although the tin holds 16 fluid ounces by volume, the actual ounce weight of the tea within varies depending on the density of each specific type of tea.
Sample Size: Samples are packaged in re-sealable foil bags that contain approximately 6 teaspoons (2 tablespoons) of loose-leaf tea. One sample brews between 2-6 cups depending on desired strength.
The bag itself measures approximately 3 inches wide, 5 inches tall and 0.5 inches deep.
