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Yame Traditional Gyokuro

Yame Traditional Gyokuro

Authentic gyokuro from Yame, Fukuoka, shaded under rice straw for a concentrated, savoury umami.

¥3,240 (tax incl.)Only 5 left

Origin
Yame, Fukuoka
Contents
50 g
Item no.
HK-GYO-001

For about 20 days while the new buds grow, the bushes are shaded with rice straw. Limiting sunlight lets theanine, the source of umami, build up in the leaves.

Brewed slowly at a low temperature, it unfolds a broth-like depth and the distinctive "ooika" shaded aroma.

How to brew (for two)

  1. Put 8 g of leaves into a small teapot.
  2. Let the water cool well, to 50–60°C.
  3. Add 60 ml of water and wait patiently for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour small amounts and let the concentrated umami roll over your tongue.

For the second infusion, raise the temperature slightly and pour after about 30 seconds.

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