Yamashiro was founded in 1960. Since 1960, Yamashiro have continued to make high quality tea at their factory in Wazuka-cho, Kyoto Prefecture which is famous for producing Uji tea in the Yamashiro region.
Ujicha Gyokuro Green Tea, One of the most exclusive and expensive teas on the market. Difficult and time-consuming to make, this tea yields one of the highest umami flavors available and provides very high levels of L-theanine. This Gyokuro tea leaves was carefully cultivated in Ohishita Tea Garden, where it is protected from direct sunlight for more than 20 days Enjoy the mellow aroma, rich flavor and sweetness unique to Gyokuro
Gyokuro is a premium shade-grown Japanese green tea containing high levels of umami. Shaded from the sun for 20 days to increase the levels of chlorophyll and the amino acid L-theanine.
- 50g
- Loose Leaf
- Vacuum-Sealed Pack
- Blended for us by the winner of the 46th Japanese Ministry of Agriculture Tea Competition (2016) - the most prestigious tea competition in Japan
CAFFEINE—Medium
ORIGIN—Kyoto, Japan
HOW TO BREW
Add 1 TBSP tea, cover with 2 oz cold water, steep 5 min. Enjoy this first infusion as an umami blast to the tastebuds. Then Add 10 oz hot (130º) water, and steep for 30 seconds . Enjoy right away. Re-steep these leaves 2-5 more times and look for an increase in astringency and a decrease in umami flavor.
The Listing is for 宇治茶 玉露 Premium Japnanese Loose Green Tea Yamashiro Ujicha Gyokuro - 50g
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