Yame Traditional Authentic Gyokuro – Shizukucha (Loose tea)
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The Yame region is famous for producing award-winning gyokuro tea. Picked once a year from the best leaves, this dento-hon-gyokuro is grown using the traditional harvesting style and tools. This high-end, hand-picked tea has a vegetable broth aroma, asparagus flavour and savoury finish. It has a soup stock consistency and texture. After a few steeps, it is traditionally eaten. Good for garnishes, omelettes and other recipes. (Was Gyokuro)
Description
Cultivar: Yabukita, Saemidori, Okuidori (blend)
Region: Hoshino Seicha-en, Fukuoka Prefecture
50 g
To make hot tea
Tea: 3 g or heaping 1 tsp
Water: 20 mL (for milder flavour, make with 50-60 mL water) at 50-60 °C
Steep: 2-2.5 min.
To make cold brewed tea
Tea: 15 g pr 2 tbsp
Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature
Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge