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Organic JAS

Organic Gyokuro Kirishima

Saemidori Single Cultivar Blend with Flowery, Fresh and Sweet Notes
Format
Pouch
Size
£25.00
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About Organic Gyokuro Kirishima

A superbly complex single cultivar Gyokuro made from the Saemidori cultivar, prized for its fresh, sweet qualities and ocean-like depths. Grown in the shade by Nishi Toshimi at his organic tea gardens in Kirishima, Japan, these tea bushes are 99% covered for 23 days to encourage deep, rich flavour before being lightly steamed to lock in that umami taste. Nishi is a well-known organic producer, particularly because it is so rare to find good organic gyokuro, and he keeps the very best of his teas for himself as well as select friends and clients. The flavour is bright on the palate, with hints of steamed spinach, cocoa, and nettles. There is a gentle umami present but nothing overpowering, complemented by creamy notes. The overall taste profile is rounded and mellow, with a long finish and no trace of astringency or bitterness. Over multiple infusions this tea reveals more and more character.

 

About

Kirishima is an area within Kagoshima, southern Japan that is famed for its gyokuro, owing to factors such as mineral-rich volcanic soil, gardens at elevations of up to 500m, intergenerational expertise and an excellent climate with plenty of warmth and rainfall, and mist and fog. Nishi’s organic gardens are visited by local deer and wild boar, with the tea growing alongside bamboo forests.

 

Cultivation & Processing

Crafted from the premium Saemidori leaf cultivar, this tea is picked from the first flush in April in gardens at an elevation of 390m. The dry leaves are beautifully rolled and twisted, resembling pine needles. The delicious flavour is the result of the carefully considered and refined craft of the tea master, who is highly regarded in the local area for his teas.

 

Effects

Gyokuro is regarded as a nectar to be savoured in Japan, and can be enjoyed as a treat almost daily. The aroma is instantly calming, and the cooler temperature of this tea makes it ideal for slow moments of reflection. High in amino acids and antioxidants, gyokuro is an excellent all-rounder for supporting your health from your heart to your waistline. In particular, gyokuro is high in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), known for its strong anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties.

 

How to Enjoy

Savour in the late morning as an excuse to take a moment of calm and reflection, as well as partaking in a habit that is beneficial to your overall health. While gyokuro is usually enjoyed by itself, if you must pair it with food, simple noodles or rice are ideal, or even some light sushi. For the Japanese traditional brewing method, use only 100ml and 6g of tea leaves for 20 seconds.

Ingredients
Organic green tea
Tasting Notes
Blossom, Seaweed, Umami
Origin
Kirishima, Japan
How to Steep
Steeping Time2 min
Water Temp60
Dosage1 teaspoon
Beautiful, deep green pine-like needles of Organic Gyokuro Japanese Green Tea from Kirishima, Japan An opaque infusion of the highest quality organic green tea - a gyokuro from Japan An airtight pouch filled with Japanese Gyokuro Organic tea from Kirishima

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