Product specificity
Gyokuro is a tea grown under the shade. Tea plantations are covered for about 20 days to block direct sunlight. This method aims to suppress the conversion of amino acid (umami) into catechin (astringency). It results in a tea with a lot of flavor (umami) and heavy sweetness.
About the taste
This tea particularity is its green dried seaweed-like scent and its mellow aroma and flavor that spreads in the mouth.
Uji Hon Gyokuro is a high-quality green tea with a delicate aftertaste.
Today’s special
The tea leaves can be eaten with ponzu (Japanese sauce made from ponzu citrus juice) and other ingredients.
Looking for a refreshing cup of tea? Please take a look at our iced tea recipe.
