Green Tea
Japan

Gyokuro Shizuoka Organic

Jade Dew
Product code: CSTV-71
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The Okabe farmers cooperative offers us this Gyokuro produced following the covered method of cultivation giving it its characteristic taste from shade.

The soft green liquor is sweet, full, and imbued with intense hints of green vegetable (spinach) and berries.

A mellow and textured tea for traditional style enthusiasts.

To learn more about this tea, see the article devoted to it in our tea tasters blog.

  • Cultivar: Saemidori
  • Producer: Coop d'Okabe
  • Altitude: 250m
  • Date of harvest: May 24, 2019
Teapot method
balance Quantity / 250ml of water
1
thermometer Temperature of infusion
75
lined-clock Infusion length
3 - 4 min
Senchado technique
balance Quantity / 250ml of water
2
thermometer Temperature of infusion
75
lined-clock Infusion length 1
20 - 40 sec
lined-clock Infusion length 2
5 - 10 sec
lined-clock Infusion length 3
15 - 30 sec
Concentration in caffeine 17 Mg Concentration in mg / cup of tea, on a four-grade scale
17 Mg
17 Mg
Concentration of antioxydants 544 μmol Concentration in μmol / cup of tea, on a four-grade scale
544 μmol
544 μmol
Flavour wheel To better identify the aromatic notes of each tea
Floral Fruity Wooded Earthy Spice Vegetal

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