Senbird Premium Gyokuro - Japanese Shade Grown Green Tea - From Kyoto Japan - Imperial Loose Leaf Green Tea In Airtight Tea Tin (1.76oz/50g) (Mikado)

- Authentic Japanese Gyokuro - Shade grown for 21 days and carefully crafted in small batches by our partner tea farms in Kyoto, Japan. Absorbs minerals from homemade soil with fermented soybeans and yogurt - Rare Asatsuyu Cultivar - Known as "natural Gyokuro," Asatsuyu is one of the rarest tea cultivars in Japan. This imperial-grade loose leaf tea produces a vivid jade-colored brew with an exceptionally rich umami character - Premium Japanese Gyokuro Shade Grown Green Tea: Non GMO. No sugar, no preservatives, no fillers, no chemicals, and no pesticides. Tested for radiation and metals to ensure purity - Excellent Morning & Afternoon Tea - Rare and high-grade Imperial loose leaf Gyokuro tea. Naturally high in caffeine. A jade-colored tea rich in nutrients. Naturally vegan & gluten free - Shade Grown Green Tea - This Gyokuro Mikado delivers intense umami depth, buttery mouthfeel, and a long-lasting savory finish. Brew hot or cold, adjust water temperature and tea leaves to your liking - Sustainable Tea Drinking - Refillable Airtight Tea Tins minimize packaging waste. Locks out moisture & light, preserving tea freshness. Refill your tins with our Refill Pack. Proud member of 1% for the Planet

Product description

玉露帝

Gyokuro Mikado

Mikado Shade-Grown Green Tea

High Caffeine

Premium Gyokuro

Gyokuro Furikake Recipe

How to Brew Gyokuro Shade-Grown Green Tea

How to Brew Gyokuro Mikado

How to Brew Gyokuro

Small Batch

Refillable Tea Tins

Low-waste Refills

Sustainably Grown

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How many teaspoon (tsp) is needed to brew a cup of tea and How much caffeine is there per cup of tea?

How many times can this tea be re-steeped and How many servings or cup of tea can this whole tea tin (50g) make?

Is there an expiration or manufacture date on the product, and is this tea tested for safety?

What is the difference between the 3 'colors' and does it include the stems?

How should I store this tea to maintain its best quality?

Gyokuro Mikado is an Asatsuyu Gyokuro from the prestigious region of Uji, Kyoto. This premium Gyokuro has an oceanic aroma and is sweet with rich umami with no astringency at all. Sip slowly and enjoy the lingering buttery finish of our highest-quality Gyokuro.

Gyokuro, which means “jade dew”? is known as one of Japan’s finest teas. Has a unique flavor that differs from your standard shade-grown green tea.

This jade-colored tea is sweeter, less astringent, and especially high in natural caffeine due to it being grown in shade for 20 days before harvest.

Japanese Gyokuro green tea is genuinely sweet with a savory, umami taste that carries notes of seaweed.

Lightly roast and dry the spent leaves by pan-frying. Add salt, sesame seeds, etc to your liking. Sprinkle furikake as seasoning over rice and more!

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Step 1 Pour boiling water in a cup or yuzamashi (water cooler) to adjust the water temperature. Recommended water temperature for Gyokuro is 122°F (50°C)-140°F (60°C).

Tip: Pouring hot water into a cup will reduce temperature by 10°C (20°F)

Step 2 Add one teaspoon of Gyokuro into your teapot/kyusu to brew 8oz (1 cup) of tea.

Step 3 Pour the water into the teapot and steep for 2 minutes. Resteep 2-3 times.

Gyokuro is a delicate tea. Brew at low temperatures to avoid bitterness + enhance sweetness

Our teas are carefully harvested and produced in small batches by our select farms, resulting in high-quality tea with robust flavors and aromas.

These airtight tins are made with sustainability in mind and are designed to lock in the aroma and flavor so your tea stays fresh for longer.

Reuse and recycle your refillable tea tins with our pouch refills made of kraft paper. Subscribe and save on your favorite Japanese teas.

Non-GMO with no sugar, no preservatives, no fillers added, and no chemicals or pesticides.

How many teaspoon (tsp) is needed to brew a cup of tea and How much caffeine is there per cup of tea?

Recommended is approximately 1 to 2 teaspoons for every 8 oz of water but we encourage to experiment with the tea-to-water ratio to match your preference. Gyokuro has approx 140mg caffeine/g, more extracted with higher temp and longer steeping.

How many times can this tea be re-steeped and How many servings or cup of tea can this whole tea tin (50g) make?

You can re-steep it up to 3 times depending on your taste preference. Slightly increase the water temperature with each successive steeping for best results. Get about 30 cups from one tea tin, potentially more since it can be resteeped.

Is there an expiration or manufacture date on the product, and is this tea tested for safety?

Yes. The best-before date is on the kraft paper pouch or at the bottom of the tin. Our teas are also tested for mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, and radiation to ensure quality.

What is the difference between the 3 'colors' and does it include the stems?

Differ in aroma-depth-flavor.

Isshin: Fresh-mellow- umami notes, delicate finish for everyday.

Kotobuki: Sweet-rich umami-lingering sweetness for refined enthusiasts.

Mikado: Fragrant-sweet taste-smooth umami, buttery finish for special occasions.

How should I store this tea to maintain its best quality?

Store your tea in its airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.

We do not recommend refrigeration as temperature changes can introduce moisture and affect the tea’s natural aroma and flavor.