The name gyokuro translates to jade dew highlighting its intense green color both in the leaf and in the cup.
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Gyokuro a shade grown steamed green tea is among the finest of japanese teas.
Green tea contains caffeine and theanine and gyokuro tea due to the leaves being less exposed to sunlight than any other green tea has a higher amount of caffeine than most.
The 2014 edition of imperial gyokuro is a feast for eyes nose and palate.
Brewing gyokuro like any other green tea can produce a fantastic cup no doubt but the traditional method really highlights the beautiful umami qualities this tea is known for.
We recommend steeping one teaspoon of gyokuro in 8 oz of water heated to 158 degrees f or lower for only one minute.
Gyokuro green tea from japan famous japanese unami tea also called jade dew loose leaf tea 100g 3 5 ounce 4 3 out of 5 stars 157 29 77 29.
Gyokuro is the king of japanese green teas and is a delicate and exclusive beverage that requires enormous amounts of skill and work.
However caffeine in tea works as a healthier stimulant than caffeine in coffee as it is released progressively throughout the day.
While the young leaves of the spring season develop the gyokuro plants are shaded from the sun for several weeks.