Jou Netto Gyokuro
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Jou Netto Gyokuro｜上熱湯玉露
Tasting notes: Grassy, seaweed, umami
Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Cultivar: Samidori
Oxidation: ⦿○○○○
A true "Jewel Dew", Jou Netto Gyokuro is a premium Japanese tea, served at special occasions. It has a vibrant green colour, a savoury umami flavour and a thick broth-like texture.
Why we love it:
- It packs a powerful umami punch. To produce this umami flavour, the tea plants are shaded a few weeks before harvest, starving the plants of sunlight and triggering more production of chlorophyll and amino acids like theanine.
- It has a savoury seaweed flavour. This is accentuated by the technique of steaming the leaves after harvest to kill the oxidation enzyme, rather than pan-firing as they do in China, which gives a more nutty aroma.
- It is not astringent. Unlike many green teas, this one has a lower proportion of tannins due to the shade-growing technique.
- It is made from the highest grade of kabusecha leaves, distinguishing it from other Japanese greens like Sencha.
- It can take hotter temperatures. Most gyokuros do best in in 60-70℃ water, but this one is shaded to a lesser extent, meaning it can handle d 80-85℃ well.
Shipping
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Hong Kong delivery
Delivery is free for orders of HK$500 or more. Heavy items do not qualify for free shipping. Please allow 5-7 working days for your delivery. See our shipping policy.
International delivery
Delivery is free for orders of HK$2500 or more. All other orders have a flat delivery fee of HK$450. Heavy items do not qualify for free shipping. We aim to send orders within 5 business days of payment, and they are usually delivered within 14-60 days, depending on the destination. See our shipping policy.
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