Yamashita’s Gyokuro “Yamashita-Jirushi”
The first step into gyokuro, from the Yamashita masters.
Green tea that consists mostly of stems (Karigane) is roasted over a hot flame to produce Houjicha. The popularity of our ‘Kaori Fumi’ Houjicha is said to be its noticeably nutty and mesquite taste. The roasting process lowers the caffeine content of the tea leaves, so if you are looking for a low-caffeinated green tea, this is a wonderful choice! In the summer, please boil the leaves for 30 seconds and refrigerate before adding some ice cubes. This will make a delicious and amazingly refreshing summer beverage.
In the cup
Read from our own tasting chart in Kyotanabe. Five leaves is the fullest expression of each note.
The first step into gyokuro, from the Yamashita masters.
Bright and clean, the daily green tea of the Japanese table.
The everyday matcha, smooth enough for every morning.
Gently roasted to a warm amber. Nutty, soft, low in caffeine.
Sencha with toasted brown rice. Warm, savoury, everyday.
The stems of fine tea, light and quietly sweet.