{"product_id":"gyokuro-leaf-tea-kanro-kagoshima-80g","title":"Gyokuro Leaf Tea – \"Kanro\" (Kagoshima) - 80g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKagoshima Gyokuro Saemidori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich umami, mellow sweetness, and a refined, elegant aroma that unfolds slowly with every sip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstringency\u003c\/strong\u003e ★☆☆☆☆\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e ★☆☆☆☆\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmami\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★☆☆☆ \u003cstrong\u003e(Light Roast)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyokuro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okumidori\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dark place away from humidity and strong odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Origin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyokuro \/ Covered Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle-steamed \u003cstrong\u003e(Chumushi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single-origin Kagoshima Gyokuro is made from \u003cstrong\u003eSaemidori\u003c\/strong\u003e, a cultivar known for its vivid green color, low astringency, and naturally rich sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in \u003cstrong\u003eSoo City, Kagoshima Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, near the Kirishima mountain range, this tea benefits from a cool mountainous climate and significant temperature differences between day and night. 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This method extracts a rich, concentrated tea essence with deep umami and mellow sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g–4g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 heaping teaspoons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot water:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20ml–30ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyusu, shiboridashi, or small Japanese teapot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Add the tea leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e3g–4g of tea leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e to a small teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heaping teaspoon is a good guide. For a richer taste, use slightly more leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Cool the water to 50–60°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse water at \u003cstrong\u003e50–60°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, slightly warmer than body temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower-temperature water helps draw out the tea’s natural sweetness and umami while keeping bitterness and astringency very low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pour a small amount of water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour only \u003cstrong\u003e20ml–30ml of water\u003c\/strong\u003e over the tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small amount of water creates a rich, concentrated infusion, similar to a delicate tea extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Steep slowly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep for about \u003cstrong\u003e2 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the leaves to open slowly and release their deep umami, mellow sweetness, and refined aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. 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