Imperial Okabe Gyokuro

Imperial Okabe Gyokuro – Hand-Picked First-Flush Shizuoka Gyokuro

Our Imperial Okabe Gyokuro is a high-quality, first-flush, hand-picked Japanese green tea grown in the Okabe region of Shizuoka, Japan — one of the country's most celebrated gyokuro-producing areas. Because of its rarity and exceptional quality, this imperial gyokuro is traditionally treated as a luxury for special occasions.

Gyokuro is a rare Japanese green tea that's shaded for at least two weeks before harvest. This naturally boosts chlorophyll and amino acids in the leaf, producing a unique, deep and sweet cup with rich umami. Only hand-picked leaves of the finest quality are used to create this masterpiece — well balanced, aromatic and wonderfully smooth.

Tasting Notes

• Dry leaf: deep green, fine needles
• Liquor: rich, vivid jade
• Aroma: sweet, fresh and aromatic
• Flavor: deep sweetness with rich, savory umami
• Body: smooth and full-bodied

Why You'll Love It

Imperial Okabe Gyokuro is a luxurious, balanced gyokuro that showcases the best of Shizuoka's tea craftsmanship. Its full body and silky umami make every sip feel special, and its deep sweetness lingers long after each cup.

• From the Okabe region of Shizuoka
• First-flush and hand-picked
• Shade-grown for deep umami
• A rare special-occasion tea

How to Enjoy

Brew it with cooler water in a small teapot to bring out its sweetness and umami, and serve it in small cups to savor slowly. Re-steep the leaves for several infusions. It pairs beautifully with Japanese sweets and makes an extraordinary gift.

Rare, refined and exquisitely smooth, Imperial Okabe Gyokuro is a true masterpiece of Japanese tea.