Loose Tea · Gyokuro
Yamashita’s Gyokuro “Yamashita-Jirushi”
The first step into gyokuro, from the Yamashita masters.
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Houjicha
Asairi Houjicha
Lightly roasted Houjicha. Green tea that consists mostly of stems (Karigane) is roasted over a hot flame to produce Houjicha. This process brings out a savoury fragrance, and provides the tea with a unique flavour. Houjicha is often used as a side beverage during meals, as it clears your mouth and has a balancing effect for greasy food. Because of its low caffeine content, it is often recommended for children and is suitable to drink before sleeping.
Price range: ¥1,080 through ¥10,125
From 4 g, packed fresh in Kyotanabe.
GradeEveryday
HarvestRoasted lightly after harvest for a soft toasted character.
CaffeineLower, roasting reduces caffeine.
OriginKyotanabe, Kyoto
ShippedFresh from our workshop, by DHL
Storage life10 months
AromaWarm, roasted, nutty.
TasteLight, toasty, gently woody.
FinishSoft, gentle, easy on the palate.
In the cup
Tasting notes
Sweetness
Umami
Astringency
Aroma
Read from our own tasting chart in Kyotanabe. Five leaves is the fullest expression of each note.
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Loose Tea · Karigane
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The stems of fine tea, light and quietly sweet.
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