Gyokuro n°4 Fukamushi - Organic 2023, Yabukita, Kagoshima, Japan

A vintage Gyokuro from the traditional gardens of Kagoshima, in controlled organic cultivation. Like Sencha Fukamushi , this Gyokuro undergoes prolonged steaming (parboiling). Requiring a faster infusion, this Gyokuro Fukamushi promises a rich and deep taste, for an apple green, vegetal and powerful infusion.

The typical umami notes of Gyokuro combine with the strength and richness of the Fukamushi process. The result is a unique marriage.

What is Gyokuro?
Gyokuro (玉露) or "precious dew", is one of the most esteemed green teas in Japan. Its culture has the particularity of being done, during the three weeks preceding its picking, in the shade. Thus sheltered from the sun, the tea develops a large quantity of chlorophyll, offering a deep green infusion and a particular flavor. This exceptional tea will amaze you with its complexity of fragrance, its richness in the mouth and its depth of taste.