Gyokuro is the king of japanese green teas and is a delicate and exclusive beverage that requires enormous amounts of skill and work.
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The 2014 edition of imperial gyokuro is a feast for eyes nose and palate.
Gyokuro green tea from japan famous japanese unami tea also called jade dew loose leaf tea 100g 3 5 ounce 4 3 out of 5 stars 157 29 77 29.
This slows the growth allowing tea leaves more time to develop depth and flavor.
While the young leaves of the spring season develop the gyokuro plants are shaded from the sun for several weeks.
Green tea contains caffeine and theanine and gyokuro tea due to the leaves being less exposed to sunlight than any other green tea has a higher amount of caffeine than most.
Gyokuro a shade grown steamed green tea is among the finest of japanese teas.
Brewing gyokuro like any other green tea can produce a fantastic cup no doubt but the traditional method really highlights the beautiful umami qualities this tea is known for.
It presents small deep green needle like leaves that deliver the its thick and chewy texture with its trademark bursts of green flavor.
However caffeine in tea works as a healthier stimulant than caffeine in coffee as it is released progressively throughout the day.