Gyokuro Asahi

Loose Leaf Tea | Green

Hand-picked in the lush Uji region, Emperor's Gyokuro—meaning "Precious Dew"—is harvested only once a year in May, ensuring its rare and exceptional quality.

Servings:

6 cups (12g) 40 cups (80g)

Variant

Green Tea

Brain Fuel

Antioxidants

Herbaceous / Earthy

Blending Notes

Aroma
Fresh & sweet
Palate
Sophisticated, finely executed
Purpose
Contemplation

Ingredients

Connoisseur grade, hand-picked, shade-grown green tea

Low Caffeine

3388

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Sustainability

Our loose leaf is packed in tins that are recyclable and can be disposed of in your blue bin. Our tins are also food-safe and can be repurposed for many things including spices and other dried ingredients. Learn More about sustainability at TEALEAVES.

Shipping & Delivery

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Gyokuro Asahi

$16 CAD

A ballet of color, as swirling waters shimmer with melodic movement. Velvet petals trail the currents. Wisdom built through a century of swims.

About This Blend

Known as "Precious Dew," Gyokuro is cultivated in the lush Uji region and harvested only once a year in May. Three weeks before picking, tea gardens are shaded with bamboo mats, blocking 90% of sunlight. This process increases chlorophyll production while reducing tannins, resulting in Gyokuro's signature smoothness. Only the most tender top leaves are carefully selected, steamed to prevent oxidation, fired in baskets, and expertly hand-rolled.

Make The Perfect Cup of Tea

TEALEAVES
1 Tsp

Water
1 Cup

Fire
82°C

Steep
1 Min

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Your FAQs, Answered

For Gyokuro Asahi

What is the difference between Chinese Green Tea and Japanese Green Tea?

Although both Chinese and Japanese Green Teas offer immune boosting and health-giving properties, they are inherently different in terms of their palate and character. Chinese Green Tea has slightly twisted tea leaves, typically presenting a light, clean and refreshing palate, while Japanese Green Teas have flat folded leaves that often omit a nori-like, vegetal palate.

What should I put in my green tea?

Green tea is what we like to call a self-drinker. It should be served plain with no additions, to preserve the palate it presents.

Why does my green tea taste bitter?

When over steeped, and prepared at the incorrect temperature, green tea releases tannins that cause the tea to taste bitter. To avoid this bitterness, green teas should be steeped between 30 seconds and 1 minute at a temperature of 180° F or 82° C.

Where does tea come from?

All tea, whether it be White, Green, Oolong or Black, comes from the same plant, the evergreen shrub Camellia Sinensis.

Gyokuro Asahi

Blending Notes

Aroma

Palate

Purpose

Ingredients

Gyokuro Asahi

A ballet of color, as swirling waters shimmer with melodic movement. Velvet petals trail the currents. Wisdom built through a century of swims.

Make The Perfect Cup of Tea

Beyond the Teacup

Your FAQs, Answered