The quintessential Japanese green tea from the original Japanese tea town, Uji.  Fresh spring tea leaves are gently steamed and processed into a deep green, needle-like finished tea.  The tea brews a pale, emerald green with fresh aromas of grass and sweet peas.  The flavor is balanced and satisfying with slight, green astringency, mild sweetness, and a touch of savory umami.  A perfect tea to sip during an afternoon drizzle.

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A top grade Japanese, shade grown green tea.  This is a fantastic spring harvest green tea from Japan’s original tea town, Uji, that is grown in the shade for at least 3 weeks before picking.  The shading boosts certain amino acids in the leaf which creates a wonderfully sweet and savory flavor.  After picking, it is steamed to retain its natural green color and flavor.  This tea has amazingly smooth umami flavor.  Deep green and sweet, this high end Gyokuro has very little bitterness and a strong, lasting buttery finish.  This is one of the highest quality Japanese teas we have ever carried.  A special treat for lovers of rich green tea!

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