Organic Gyokuro Asahi Green Tea
Gyokuro Asahi is one of the finest Japanese green teas , originating from the historic Uji region of Kyoto Prefecture.
It stands out for its rich umami profile, natural sweetness, and intense green infusion. A tea of the highest finesse, designed for those seeking depth, elegance, and aromatic concentration.
- Type : Japanese shaded green tea (Gyokuro).
- format : thin, dark, shiny leaves, rolled into a needle.
- Origin : Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
- aroma : deep and intense, with marine, vegetal and iodine notes.
- taste : very rich in umami, soft, creamy and persistent.
- processing : shade cultivation, manual harvesting of the apical buds, immediate steaming and slow drying.
Gyokuro Asahi is a top-quality selection of shaded Japanese green tea, cultivated in the Uji region, Kyoto prefecture, considered the birthplace of Japan's finest teas.
Before harvesting, the plants are protected from direct sunlight using bamboo mats, a practice that increases the concentration of chlorophyll and amino acids, responsible for the typical sweetness and deep umami.
Harvested in early May, selecting only the apical bud and the first leaves, Gyokuro Asahi develops a unique sensory profile: intense yet refined, rich yet extremely harmonious.
The leaves can be infused two or three times, revealing new shades of umami, vegetal, and minerality with each pass, in an elegant and fascinating progression.
- aroma: deep and enveloping, with marine, vegetal, iodized notes and a distinct natural sweetness.
- taste: rich in umami, velvety, creamy, and persistent, with a soft and refined structure.
- leaf appearance: thin, dark, regular, and shiny, a symbol of perfect shading and careful selection.
- origin: Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
- harvest: early May, using only apical buds and first leaves.
- processing: traditional shading, immediate steaming, slow drying, and fine rolling of the leaves.
Western method:
- dosage: 3 grams per 200 ml of water.
- water temperature: 60-70°C.
- brewing time: 1-3 minutes.
Gyokuro Asahi is known for its high L-theanine content, which promotes a sense of mental calm and deep concentration.
It contains natural caffeine, but harmoniously balanced by amino acids, offering stable, clean energy without nervousness.
It is ideal for:
- study and creative work sessions.
- meditation and mindful tasting.
- those seeking a tea that combines mental clarity and relaxation.
It is considered one of the most "meditative" and noble teas in the Japanese tradition.
Organic Gyokuro Asahi Green Tea
