Yame Gyokuro
A smooth, vegetal, oceanic brew with some saltiness and notes of honeydew melon. Light and gentle, though it brews quickly and lends itself to shorter infusions.
Available in a 2 ounce tin.
$22.00
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About This Product
About Yame Gyokuro:
Yame is one of Japan’s most prestigious tea-growing regions, with a rich history that spans more than 600 years. Yame Gyokuro is a premium shade-grown green tea produced in the Fukuoka Prefecture of Japan. It is renowned for its ideal growing conditions and extended shading periods, which enhance the tea’s natural sweetness, rich umami flavor, and vibrant green color. These unique cultivation methods have helped establish Yame Gyokuro as one of the most sought-after teas in Japan. Tasting notes include a strong umami flavor blended with a natural sweet and creamy aftertaste.
Available in a 2 ounce canister.
Ingredients: Green tea leaves.
Flavor Profile:
A smooth, sweet brew with some saltiness and notes of a milky sweetness. Light and gentle, though it brews quickly and lends itself to shorter infusions.
Brewing Instructions:
Every tea is different and can be brewed in different ways. The chart below is not a hard-and-fast guide for brewing this tea, but rather a place to get started. Steeping time may vary based on your personal taste or on how many infusions have already been done. Experiment with the brewing of your tea to discover its unique character.
| Water Temp °F (°C) | Steep Time (minutes) | Number of Infusions | Quantity of Leaf (tsp / 8oz water) |
| 140°F (60°C) | 1 | 1-2 | 1 |
