Yamashita’s Gyokuro “Yamashita-Jirushi”
The first step into gyokuro, from the Yamashita masters.
Green tea that consists mostly of stems (Karigane) is blended with popped whole-rice, known as Genmai, to produce Genmaicha. The refreshing taste of green tea, coupled with the full-bodied aroma of the whole-rice, produces an exquisite combination. The aroma and flavour of the unpolished rice helps at times when one feels tired or hungry. It is therefore great to use when at work, school, or during private study to relax and energize you! Unpolished rice is rich in vitamin B and E, and green tea contains vitamin C, as well as plenty of minerals.
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.
The stems of fine tea, light and quietly sweet.