Origin
Japan
Asia
Caffeine Level (mg/1g)
Description
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Description
Yame Gyokuro Grade 1 – Luxury Shade-Grown Gyokuro from YameYame Gyokuro Grade 1 is a high-quality, first-flush gyokuro grown in Yame, Japan. Yame is one of Japan's most important gyokuro-growing regions, producing more than half of all gyokuro in the country. Because of its rarity and extraordinary taste, aroma and complexity, this tea is traditionally treated as a luxury for special occasions. Gyokuro is a specialty Japanese tea that's shaded for approximately three weeks before harvest. In Yame, the tea bushes are covered using traditional methods with special bamboo-and-straw shades. This shading produces a tea that's theanine-rich and very aromatic, brewing a liquor in a beautiful shade of green with a uniquely sweet and delicate flavor — and no astringency. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItThis isn't your everyday tea — it's a tea to celebrate with! Yame Gyokuro Grade 1 offers the depth, sweetness and complexity that make gyokuro one of the world's most prized green teas. It's naturally rich in L-theanine, which gives it a smooth, savory depth.
How to EnjoyBrew it gently with cooler water in a small teapot and savor it in small cups. Re-steep the leaves for several infusions to experience its evolving sweetness. It makes an extraordinary gift and a perfect centerpiece for special moments. Rare, refined and truly exceptional, Yame Gyokuro Grade 1 is gyokuro at its finest. |
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Our tea bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid), a bioplastic made from plant starch — most often corn, sometimes cassava, beets or sugarcane. Because it’s made from starch, it’s considered much safer for use with food and drink.
- BPA- and phthalate-free — no endocrine disruptors in your cup
- Petroleum-free and non-toxic
- Compostable and recyclable
Make it your kind of cup
ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 0280°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 031.5 - 2 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 01Double the leavesMake it boldUse twice your usual tea amount for a concentrated infusion.
- 0280°C200mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 031.5 - 2 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downFill a heat-safe glass to the top with ice and pour the hot tea straight over it — the melting ice brings it to the right strength.
A little steeping tipLet just-boiled water cool for a minute or two — water that’s too hot can turn delicate leaves bitter. Good leaves give a lovely second cup, too.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 80°C and steep for 1.5-2 min.
Ingredients:
Green tea
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