Hoshino-Cha | Connoisseur Gyokuro Japanese Green Tea | Farmer-Packaged | Rare 3-star Dento Hon | 2021 Summer | 50g

Description

Hoshino Village in Yame is famous for its Gyokuro (“jade dew”) tea. The tea we produce each year is consistently rated as some of the best in Japan. The processes involved in growing Yame Gyokuro are laborious and do not allow mass-production. Most of the time, this tea can be found only in specialized shops. The extraordinary efforts and refined techniques used to make this tea results in a luxurious relaxing brew for your enjoyment. One sip will reveal the rich sweetness and mild flavors of this tea as it dances across your tongue. It is best to savor this tea on its own as it has a very complex taste. The first taste resembles sweet baked pear and then the aftertaste is similar to a buttery pastry. It has a calming effect due to the rich content of L-Theanine, which is a common thing for all varieties of Gyokuro tea. Additional information Weight: 50.g Packaging type: Vacuum pack Variety: Fujimidori Growing Style: Naturally-grown bushes Harvesting Method: Hand-picked Sunlight blockage: Covering using traditional rice straw BREWING YAME GYOKURO The steeping time can be adjusted according to your preferences, but the traditional way of brewing this tea is: Water temperature: 50°C / 120°F Leaf Amount: 1 tablespoon (~3g) per cup Steeping time: 2 minutes You can make 3 infusions from the same tea leaves because of the high quality of tea. After you finish using the leaves, you can mix them with some soy sauce and toasted sesame oil for a delicious salad.