This is a very high quality hand-picked, single field Gyokuro grown in its historical home of Uji, Japan (most teas of this type are, by contrast, machine harvested and blended from multiple origins). It is especially juicy, and rich with oceanic umami flavors for which Gyokuro is famous. The Ujihikari cultivar is a classic varietal used widely for Gyokuro and matcha first developed in Kyoto in 1954.

Gyokuro green teas are shaded for up to 20 days in order to artificially stress the tea plants and force them to produce additional chlorophyll and theanine. Their flavors are much richer and more mellow than unshaded green teas. The Ujihikari Gyokuro is best steeped at a lower temperature - we advise around 165 degree water when brewing.

Origin - Uji, Japan

Harvest - Spring 2022

Farmer - Mr. Shibata

Tastes Like - Kombu, Strawberry Juice, Cucumbers

Sold in one ounce increments