Green Tea
Japan

Gyokuro Shizuoka Organic

Jade Dew
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Product code: CSTV-71
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The Okabe farmers cooperative in Japan offers us this green tea in the Gyokuro style 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.

  • Cultivar: Yabukita
  • Producer: Coop d'Okabe
  • Altitude: 500m
  • Date of harvest: May 2, 2021
Certified by Ecocert Canada
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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 78 MgConcentration in mg / cup* of tea, on a four-grade scale
78 Mg
78 Mg
Concentration of antioxydants 2311 μmolConcentration in μmol / cup* of tea, on a four-grade scale
2311 μmol
2311 μmol
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Floral Fruity Wooded Earthy Spice Vegetal
* 250ml loose teas, 100ml for Matchas

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