Organic Gyokuro is shade-grown before harvest, developing a deep savoury sweetness, silky body and concentrated green character.
Umami · Sweet · Silken
What makes Gyokuro different?
Reducing the plants’ light before harvest changes the leaves’ flavour. The finished cup is rich and savoury-sweet, with a smooth texture that rewards careful brewing.
Ingredients
Organic Japanese green tea.
Brewing guide
- Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
- Water: 80°C
- Time: 1 minute
Contains natural caffeine. Best enjoyed without milk. Keep the leaves for another infusion.
Brewing in a mug?
Our basket infuser with lid gives loose leaves room to open. Lift it out when your tea is ready, then rest it in the upturned lid. Check your mug’s opening against the measurements on the infuser page.
Gyokuro FAQs
What does Gyokuro taste like? Shade-grown Japanese green tea with deep umami, gentle sweetness and a smooth finish.
Does Gyokuro contain caffeine? Yes. As a green tea it naturally contains caffeine. For a later cup, Decaf Kyushu Sencha Green is a gentler choice.
How do I brew Gyokuro? Use one teaspoon per cup with water at 80°C and steep for 1 minute. Taste it, then adjust the time next round rather than stewing the leaves.
Can I have Gyokuro with milk? We wouldn’t. It is at its best on its own.
How should I store Gyokuro? Keep the pouch sealed and somewhere cool, dry and dark, away from strong smells like coffee or spices.
Explore a different cup
Compare Sencha for a fresher everyday Japanese green tea, or explore steamed, roasted and stem teas in the Japanese Green Tea Adventure Box.
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