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Gyokuro tea, loose leaf and brewed.
Gyokuro tea, loose leaf and brewed.
Gyokuro tea, loose leaf and brewed.
Gyokuro tea, loose leaf and brewed.
Gyokuro
Product information
$30.00
Description
Gyokuro sits on a royal throne amongst elite green teas. It is only picked during the April/May peak season, and the leaves are carefully shaded to produce its distinct dark green color. Our Gyokuro green tea is from a small batch production, sourced directly from Japan. It brews a vivid emerald infusion full of smooth 'umami' flavor. Fresh and vegetal, once you try Gyokuro you won't look back.
For best results, use water at 140-160 degrees. This will prevent bitterness and allow full flavor enjoyment.
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Ingredients & More Info
Ingredients & More Info
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Origin: Japan (Fukuoka)
Shipping and Returns
Shipping and Returns
We're pleased to offer free shipping on orders of $65 or more, with some items excluded.
We're also proud to accept no-questions-asked returns within 30 days of purchase on any unopened, unused products.
Brewing Guide
For the best tasting cup we recommend the following:
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Water
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8 fl oz
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Temperature
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140° F
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Serving Size
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1 tbsp
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Time
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3-5 minutes
Customers praised this premium shade-grown green tea for its distinctive umami and grassy flavor. Many described it as "smooth and not bitter" when brewed properly at low temperatures. Shoppers appreciated the value, noting "a little goes a long way" with multiple infusions. Some found it slightly more bitter than preferred. Overall rated as exceptional quality.
D
I enjoy the flavor very much it's great tea
E
I bought this Gyukoro tea to drink in the afternoon. I wanted the calming effect from L-theanine effect without a lot of caffeine. I like the taste- deep umami, fresh, slightly sweet. I have a little tea ceremony every afternoon. The cost is reasonable because I use 3 grams to 90 ml water and rebrew twice.
L
Very nice tea. Smooth and not bitter. Definitely ordering this again. I usually shy away from Green tea, but this was an exceptional good.
S
I liked it, just a bit more bitter than I like my green tea.
S
Definitely one of my favorites. Lovely color and vaguely marine flavor
K
Great tea
N
Such a yummy green tea, the umami is very present and makes it addictively good! I add just a tiny bit of agave for sweetness and it is just the best. My favorite green tea I’ve ever tried.
M
I love this green tea. Taste authentic right out of Japan. It’s a hard fine to buy real flavorful green tea like this one.
T
This Gyokuro feeds my soul. Living in Michigan’s upper peninsula, I drink a lot of tea. This is my favorite and has been for a decade. The grassy notes met my expectations. This is a special tea only picked during the early spring. Highly recommend.
D
Drinking fine tea is like drinking fine wine. I personally don't like wine very much, but I do love tea. This tea must be brewed at very low temperatures to avoid any bitterness. I actually like the second brew better than the first. I tried it at 145 degrees for 3 minutes and it was too strong, I then tried 2 minutes at 120 degrees F. and it was much better. I enjoy the health benefits and the pleasant grassy hay taste with mild sweet undertones. It needs no sweeting added to it to be enjoyed.
K
This is the best green tea you can buy if you are a fan of that deep vegetal flavor that only shade-grown tea can deliver. I start every day with a pot and then add a bit of various other green tea varietals for a second brew at higher temperature. The Gyokuro adds a secondary depth to other (less expensive) leaves. It is fun to experiment with different combinations. You don’t know how good green can be until you’ve tried the best.
I
a fine flush Gyokuro that's clean and smooth. It's not the finest version out there -- it misses a rich buttery quality even when brewed at the right temp for the right time -- but it's well priced and good for what you get.
J
This is the green tea I was looking for, my favorite of the offerings. Smooth and grassy taste like the green tea I enjoy in my local Japanese restaurant.
A
This is by far the best green tea I have ever had. The flavor is unparalleled in a balance of astringency and smoothness. I feel very indulgent drinking a cup of this stellar green tea. Thank you so much Whistling Kettle for offering such great quality and variety of teas.
G
Very good tasting with buttery notes. Looking forward to the new crop.
K
I love this tea. It is the best green tea I have ever had
J
The. Gykokura,I hope I spelled it right, is a wonderful tea. A little more expensive than other green teas, but worth every penny. I love this tea.
S
This is my morning fix start of the day tea. Love it
S
Very tasty I absolutely love it. Extremely fast shipping.
J
The folks at the Kettle are quick and very nice to work with on orders. They are now part of my tea family. Quality is good!
JEFF
D
Classic green tea!
C
Gyokuro has a wonderful grassy flavor that I love. I find a second infusion works well with this tea.
T
Excellent service from the moment I logged into your web site. I was able to complete my order with dispatch and your followed through with prompt shipping. Can't say the same thing for the US postal service. Your two day shipping took the US Postal service 4 days to deliver. But then no problem I still had Gyokuro on hand from my previous order.
M
I just love this tea. It is my all-time favorite tea. I have purchased from several companies and this one has all the qualities as some others, without the price. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem spending money on a high grade product, but, if it's possible to get both, that is wonderful. Enjoy with confidence, make it properly and enjoy.
J
The Gyokuro that we purchased is delicious.Customer service is wonderful and
pricing is very good :)
A
I drink regularly with a touch of honey. Has a lot of the classic grassy flavor I crave.