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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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UmamiSweetFresh
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This exquisite Gyokuro presents a harmonious cup, boasting a deep, full-bodied umami character balanced with a delightful sweetness. Nuances of sweet apple and fresh cucumber mingle with a subtle hint of dandelion, creating a uniquely refreshing and savory experience.
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About This Tea
What does Award Winning Saemidori Gyokuro taste like?
This exquisite Gyokuro presents a harmonious cup, boasting a deep, full-bodied umami character balanced with a delightful sweetness. Nuances of sweet apple and fresh cucumber mingle with a subtle hint. It leans umami, sweet and fresh.
How should I brew Award Winning Saemidori Gyokuro?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Award Winning Saemidori Gyokuro come from?
Grown in Fukuoka, Japan from the Samidori cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest.
How much does Award Winning Saemidori Gyokuro cost?
Starts at $21.00 from Nari Tea, or about $0.70/g. A 30g package gets you around 5 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $4.20 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
$21.00$0.70/g