Imperial Gyokuro - Organic 2023, Saemidori, Kagoshima, Japan

A vintage Gyokuro, of exceptional rarity, from the traditional gardens of Kagoshima, in controlled organic cultivation. One of the most majestic teas from our house, a grand cru with a unique fragrance and complexity, which would delight the palace of the emperor himself.

Its deep sweet and voluptuous umami notes are best seen through an infusion at a rather low temperature, with enough leaves and a longer duration than that for the preparation of sencha.

What is a 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 of rice mats. Thus protected from the sun, the tea develops a large quantity of chlorophyll and L-theanine, offering a deep green infusion and a unique flavor. This exceptional tea will amaze you with its complexity of fragrance, its richness in the mouth and its depth of taste.