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Country of Origin: Japan
Region: Shizuoka Prefecture
Grade: Gyokuro
Cup Characteristics: A full-flavored green tea that has a
satisfying light refreshing character. Tending pleasantly
vegetative with some briskness.
Infusion: Very bright
Ingredients: Pure Gyokuro Green Tea
Brewing Method:
1. Wet the tips of Chasen (Bamboo Whisk).
2. Put 1 teaspoon of Matcha into Matcha Bowl.
3. Add about 1/2 cup of hot water (183 degrees F).
4. Beat rapidly with Chasen.
5. Serve when froth covers the surface of the tea (in 3 - 5 minutes).
Information: Matcha is consumed as part of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony
(chanoyu). Matcha is made from ground Gyokuro leaves that have all stems and veins
removed before being stone ground to a fine powder with the consistency of talc. Unlike
other green teas, when you drink Matcha you consume the leaves; therefore, Matcha
contains higher concentrations, by volume, of beneficial catechin polyphenols and
vitamins than green tea infusions.
This is Japan’s best green tea (made from single buds that are picked only in April/May).
In an effort to develop increased chlorophyll (making them dark green) and reduced the
tannin (giving a sweeter flavor with no bitterness), the tea is covered with black curtains
or bamboo and straw shades for 3 weeks in early spring. The leaves are small - about
3/4’s on an inch long and extremely fragrant and tender. Immediately after plucking the
leaves are taken to the factory and steamed for about 30 minutes to seal in the flavor and
arrest fermentation. Next they are fluffed with hot air and pressed and dried to 30%
moisture content. Repeated rolling takes place until the tea develops long thin dark
green needles at which time it is finally dried to a 4-6% moisture content.
Gyokuro has been referred to as “history, philosophy and art in a single cup.” Usually
brewed in a kyusu (special Japanese teapot) and served in handeless cups.
Region: Shizuoka Prefecture
Grade: Gyokuro
Cup Characteristics: A full-flavored green tea that has a
satisfying light refreshing character. Tending pleasantly
vegetative with some briskness.
Infusion: Very bright
Ingredients: Pure Gyokuro Green Tea
Brewing Method:
1. Wet the tips of Chasen (Bamboo Whisk).
2. Put 1 teaspoon of Matcha into Matcha Bowl.
3. Add about 1/2 cup of hot water (183 degrees F).
4. Beat rapidly with Chasen.
5. Serve when froth covers the surface of the tea (in 3 - 5 minutes).
Information: Matcha is consumed as part of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony
(chanoyu). Matcha is made from ground Gyokuro leaves that have all stems and veins
removed before being stone ground to a fine powder with the consistency of talc. Unlike
other green teas, when you drink Matcha you consume the leaves; therefore, Matcha
contains higher concentrations, by volume, of beneficial catechin polyphenols and
vitamins than green tea infusions.
This is Japan’s best green tea (made from single buds that are picked only in April/May).
In an effort to develop increased chlorophyll (making them dark green) and reduced the
tannin (giving a sweeter flavor with no bitterness), the tea is covered with black curtains
or bamboo and straw shades for 3 weeks in early spring. The leaves are small - about
3/4’s on an inch long and extremely fragrant and tender. Immediately after plucking the
leaves are taken to the factory and steamed for about 30 minutes to seal in the flavor and
arrest fermentation. Next they are fluffed with hot air and pressed and dried to 30%
moisture content. Repeated rolling takes place until the tea develops long thin dark
green needles at which time it is finally dried to a 4-6% moisture content.
Gyokuro has been referred to as “history, philosophy and art in a single cup.” Usually
brewed in a kyusu (special Japanese teapot) and served in handeless cups.
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Camille's Tea, based in the San Antonio, Texas area, offers a wide variety of gourmet teas, including flavored teas, traditional teas, green teas,
herbal teas, decaffeinated teas, decaf teas, caffeine free teas, and iced teas, and lavender, Shea butter, Chantal teapots, Lomonosov teapots, tea
infusers, tea accessories, Bearington Bears, tea linens, neck warmers, Herbal Concepts slippers and eye pacs, and Pre de Provence bath and
body products. We also feature multiple tea of the month clubs. Read more >>
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