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Good gyokuro is aged

High-Quality Gyokuro is Aged

High quality gyokuro leaves are (unlike sencha) aged to create a tea renowned for its distinct taste and aroma. This aging blends and mellows the flavenoids and other organic compounds...

High-Quality Gyokuro is Aged

High quality gyokuro leaves are (unlike sencha) aged to create a tea renowned for its distinct taste and aroma. This aging blends and mellows the flavenoids and other organic compounds...

Tea Varieties

Tea Varieties

Sencha, gyokuro, and matcha are unique teas. The differences are in the way they are cultivated, harvested, and prepared. Sencha About 75% of all tea harvested in Japan is graded as sencha. Sencha varies...

Tea Varieties

Sencha, gyokuro, and matcha are unique teas. The differences are in the way they are cultivated, harvested, and prepared. Sencha About 75% of all tea harvested in Japan is graded as sencha. Sencha varies...

Which tea is best for you?

Which tea is best for you?

The choice is yours. All are fresh, delicious and invigorating! Netto Gyokuro High grade gyokuro from Uji. This tea has a wonderful naturally sweet aroma and a crisp gyokuro taste. Delicious hot...

Which tea is best for you?

The choice is yours. All are fresh, delicious and invigorating! Netto Gyokuro High grade gyokuro from Uji. This tea has a wonderful naturally sweet aroma and a crisp gyokuro taste. Delicious hot...

How much caffeine is in green tea & matcha?

How much caffeine is in green tea & matcha?

Not all green tea is the same- it comes in many varieties, including matcha, sencha, and gyokuro. The precise amount of caffeine in green tea will depend on the type of...

How much caffeine is in green tea & matcha?

Not all green tea is the same- it comes in many varieties, including matcha, sencha, and gyokuro. The precise amount of caffeine in green tea will depend on the type of...

Does matcha taste bitter?

Does matcha taste bitter?

At the lower end of the scale you have a lot of bitterness, but as you go up in quality the bitterness is replaced by a delicious creamy taste. The Japanese word...

Does matcha taste bitter?

At the lower end of the scale you have a lot of bitterness, but as you go up in quality the bitterness is replaced by a delicious creamy taste. The Japanese word...

Which Water is Best for Green Tea?

Which Water is Best for Green Tea?

Optimal Water for Japanese Green Tea Does your area have hard water or soft water? The water from your tap could be hard water or soft. Here is a website that has a...

Which Water is Best for Green Tea?

Optimal Water for Japanese Green Tea Does your area have hard water or soft water? The water from your tap could be hard water or soft. Here is a website that has a...