Loose Tea · Gyokuro
Yamashita’s Gyokuro “Yamashita-Jirushi”
The first step into gyokuro, from the Yamashita masters.
From ¥2,185Shop →
Gyokuro
Gyokuro “Higashi-Yama”
This tea is one of Maiko Tea’s most popular items. It is made with good quality leaves and, when prepared, produces the typical sweetness characteristic to Gyokuro. The sweet flavour is accompanied by a very subdued and mellow astringency. Preparing the tea with hot water will not create a bitter flavour.
Price range: ¥2,295 through ¥17,215
GradeEveryday
HarvestShaded from mid-April until harvest.
CaffeineHigher, shade-grown leaf.
OriginKyotanabe, Kyoto
ShippedFresh from our workshop, by DHL
Storage life10 months
AromaSubtle, grassy.
TasteLight body, gentle astringency.
FinishBrisk, clean.
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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