Gyokuro Green Tea - Loose Leaf

	Full flavoured green tea with refreshing, sweeter flavour.
	Luxury Green Tea.
	Japan.
	2-4 Mins 1/Cup 50°C - 60°C

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Description

Gyokuro is a full-flavoured loose leaf green tea with a refreshing, sweet flavour and is by far one of, if not the best, green teas from Japan. During production, the tea is covered with black curtains or bamboo and straw shades to increase the presence of chlorophyll and reduce the tannin content. The result? A darker greener leaf that has a sweeter flavour with no bitterness. Usually brewed in a Kyushu, a special Japanese teapot, you can be sure to enjoy a delicious green tea that is very satisfying.

Tea Facts

Ingredients: Premium Green Tea.
Leaves: Authentic shade-grown and steamed green tea leaves.
Latin/ Botanical Names: Camellia sinensis.
Grown: Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, cultivated between 500 and 1,500 feet above sea level.
Aroma: Light and fragrant with distinct vegetative notes.
Infused Colour: Exceptionally bright green.
Caffeine: Low (Approximately 20mg per cup).
Harmonisation Codes: <3Kg 0902100000 | >3Kg 0902200000

Serving Guide

Tea Menu: A prestigious, ultra-premium Japanese green tea suited for speciality tea and high-end fine-dining menus.
Per Serving: 1 heaped teaspoon (approximately 4-5g) per small traditional teapot (100ml - 150ml). Gyokuro uses a higher leaf-to-water ratio to achieve its signature rich texture.
Water: Use freshly boiled, filtered water cooled to between 50°C and 60°C. Traditional cooling is achieved by pouring boiling water between empty ceramic cups before pouring over the leaves.
Brewing Time: Steep gently for 2 minutes for the first infusion without agitating or stirring the leaves.
To Serve: Served completely pure in small traditional tasting cups, ensuring you pour out every single drop from the pot, as the final drips contain the most concentrated umami flavours.

Health Benefits

Cardiovascular and Circulation Protection: Robust human clinical data and large-scale meta-analyses demonstrate that regular consumption of premium green tea is linked to a significant decrease in the risks of major heart events and stroke. The natural catechins present in the leaf support proper blood lipid regulation, which actively assists in lowering LDL cholesterol levels.
Enhanced Working Memory and Focus: Randomised, placebo-controlled human clinical trials indicate that the daily intake of green tea catechins significantly sharpens working memory and attention pathways. These active plant components work to reduce response times during complex tasks while supporting overall cognitive vitality in middle-aged and older adults.
Natural Stress Suppression: Controlled human clinical trials evaluating the distinct components of shaded green tea reveal a clear, measurable anti-stress effect. The unique concentration of natural amino acids working alongside lowered caffeine levels helps effectively suppress subjective anxiety and dampens excessive biological stress responses.

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Gyokuro FAQs

It all comes down to a traditional agricultural technique where the tea bushes are completely covered under dark curtains for a few weeks before the harvest. By carefully shielding the leaves from sunlight, the plant naturally produces much more chlorophyll and amino acids, which gives the processed leaf its deep emerald colour and unique umami flavour.

Freshly boiled water must be allowed to cool significantly down to between 50°C and 60°C to prevent bitter catechins from releasing into the liquor. This exceptionally low temperature allows the delicate, sweet amino acids (L-theanine) to extract perfectly, resulting in a smooth, savoury cup completely free from harsh bitterness.

Pre-warming your traditional clay teapot and tasting cups with boiling water prevents the cold ceramic from stripping vital heat away from the water. This essential step ensures the finished infusion remains at a luxurious, comfortable sipping temperature without disrupting the delicate 50°C–60°C brewing environment required to extract the sweet flavour.

To offer a truly authentic experience, Gyokuro is beautifully suited to being brewed in a traditional clay 'Kyusu' teapot and served completely pure without milk or sugar. Presenting it in small, concentrated serves allows your guests to appreciate the intense, rich vegetative aroma and luxurious texture that makes this origin so renowned.