Premium Uji Gyokuro "Saiga"

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Size 80 g (2.82oz)

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Product specificity

Gyokuro is a tea grown under the shade. Tea plantations are covered for about 20 days to block direct sunlight. This method aims to suppress the conversion of amino acid (umami) into catechin (astringency). It results in a tea with a lot of flavor (umami).

About the taste

This tea particularity is its green dried seaweed-like scent.

Uji Gyokuro "Saiga" is a high-quality green tea with a delicate aftertaste.

Best way to prepare

Hot Brew Tea

1. Add tea leaves

3 teaspoons (~6g)

2. Add water

40 mL (1.35oz) 50°C (122°F)

3. Brew

2 minutes (no wait time for second brew)

4. Serve

Pour out all the tea and enjoy it!

Cold Brew Tea

1. Add tea leaves

15g

2. Add water

1 L (33.81oz) Cold

3. Brew

1~2 hours

4. Serve

Stir, pour it and enjoy your tea!

Product information

Product type: Gyokuro (high-quality Japanese green tea)
Format: Loose leaf
Ingredient(s): Japanese green tea
Allergens information:
Contains: None.
Place of origin: Japan (Kyoto prefecture)
Net weight: 80 g (2.82oz)
Best-before: 10 months from production date in Japan.
Storage method: Avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, and store at room temperature.
Product size: 11.5 x 23.0 x 1.0 cm (4.5″ x 9.1″ x 0.4″)