Organic Uji Gyokuro Karigane

Description

Organic gyokuro karigane is a very rare organic Japanese tea that is very seldom produced. That is why it is our great pleasure to offer this really great one to our customers! Not only is it a rarity, but it also has a very unique sweet flavor and aroma different to normal organic gyokuro. The first infusion's liquor is a clear yellow color with a hint of orange, the proceeding infusions produce a liquor that is a beautiful shade of green. The other great thing about this tea is it is more reasonably priced than regular organic gyokuro, but still high in quality. It is made from only first harvest gyokuro stems and a small portion of gyokuro leaves. Brew it using our three minute gyokuro brewing suggestion for the ultimate sweet flavor. A highly recommend organic green tea!

Brewing Organic Gyokuro

Organic gyokuro is brewed differently than other organic Japanese green teas. Here at Yuuki-Cha we enjoy three different methods of brewing organic gyokuro. They are (as seen below in the brewing suggestions box): Gyokuro 3 mins brewing: This brewing method will yield a full, intense, rich, sweet, umami flavored organic gyokuro. Gyokuro 2 mins brewing: This brewing method will yield a full, intense, biting sweet flavored organic gyokuro. Gyokuro beginners brewing: This brewing method is the best place for a beginner to start at, and is preferred by many. It will yield a less intense, mellow, sweet flavored organic gyokuro.

Additional Information

First Harvest? Yes (100%) Harvest Year 2010 Steaming Process Light Steamed Tea Bush Varietal(s) 100% Yabukita Brewing Suggestions Gyokuro 3 mins brewing (1 cup): • Tea leaves: 6g • Water temperature: 40°C/104°F • Water Volume: 60ml/2oz • Steeping time: 3 minutes. • Add an extra 2-3g of leaves per cup. • Each extra cup 60ml/2oz water volume. OR Gyokuro 2 mins brewing (1 cup): • Tea leaves: 6g • Water temperature: 50°C/122°F • Water Volume: 60ml/2oz • Steeping time: 2 minutes. • Add an extra 2-3g of leaves per cup. • Each extra cup 60ml/2oz water volume. OR Gyokuro beginners brewing (1 cup): • Tea leaves: 6g • Water temperature: 60°C/140°F • Amount of water: 90ml/3oz • Steeping time: 1 1/2 minutes. • Add an extra 2-3g of leaves per cup. • Each extra cup 90ml/3oz water volume. Recommended Teapots • Happa Banko Yaki Houhin Teapot • Hakucho Banko Yaki Houhin Teapot • Ougi Gata Banko Yaki Houhin Teapot Origin Uji, Kyoto, Japan NET Weight 100g (3.53oz) Certified Organic By JAS.