Origin

Japan

Asia

Caffeine Level (mg/1g)

0

1-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

Description

Gyokuro Gokou – Extra-Shaded First-Harvest Kyoto Gyokuro

Gyokuro Gokou is an ichibancha (first-harvest) Japanese gyokuro made from the Gokou cultivar, developed and grown in Kyoto, Japan. Gyokuro, or "Jade Dew, " is a fine Japanese green tea that's shaded before harvest to naturally boost the chlorophyll in the leaf, producing a uniquely deep and sweet cup.

Our Gyokuro Gokou was carefully shaded for an extended 30 days, compared with the standard 20, deepening its umami and color. It's minimally processed and mostly unsorted, which means it includes some smaller leaf particles — a style known as "aracha gyokuro, " or farmer's-style gyokuro. This natural approach has grown very popular in recent years because it stays true to its origin rather than being heavily processed, blended and sorted.

Tasting Notes

Liquor: vibrant jade
Flavor: balanced, buttery umami
Accents: fresh-cut grass
Character: a light seaweed and kelp "feel"
Finish: smooth, rich and savory

Why You'll Love It

Gyokuro Gokou offers an authentic, farmer's-style gyokuro experience with remarkable depth. The extended shading gives it extra umami and natural L-theanine, promoting calm, focused energy in every cup.

Made from the Gokou cultivar in Kyoto
First harvest (ichibancha)
Shaded 30 days for deeper umami
Authentic aracha farmer's style

How to Enjoy

Brew it with cooler water in a small teapot with a fine filter, and savor it in small cups. Re-steep the leaves for several infusions, and pair it with delicate Japanese sweets or sashimi.

Enjoy our gorgeous Gyokuro Gokou — an authentic taste of Kyoto's finest shaded tea.

1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG

200ml

80°C

1.5 - 2 min

Ingredients:

Green tea

Write your own Review

Pavelo Breit

September 2025

Perfection as a cold brew. 30-40 mins of cold infusion and it is spectacular, no bitterness, umami and sweet notes. Second cold infusion also holds and I do a third one with hot water where it takes on a less sweet profile but it is great after 3 infusions. Best Gyokuro I tried, Gokou cultivar rocks.

Arthur Latman

July 2025

Great variety of Gyokuro.

Refreshing and pleasant. My first cup of tea on early in the morning on the heatwave day.

I steep it at 70°C, 8g, 1 min
It is done in 300ml double walled glass, tea strainer.

Arthur Latman

June 2025

Great variety of Gyokuro.

Refreshing and pleasant. My first cup of tea on early in the morning on the heatwave day.

I steep it at 70°C, 8g, 1 min
It is done in 300ml double walled glass, tea strainer.

Stephen Robert Aspinall

January 2025

Lisa's review is good. I preferred this to the Gyokuro premier because of it's superior potency, the deeper green in the glass as well.

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Gyokuro Gokou