Name: Imperial Okabe Gyokuro
Brand: Tealyra
SKU: 311-25-P
Price: 199.44 NOK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (4 reviews)

Origin

Japan

Asia

Caffeine Level (mg/1g)

1-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

Description

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.

1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG

200ml

80°C

1.5 - 2 min

Details

Preparation:

Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 80°C and steep for 1.5-2 min.

Ingredients:

Green tea

Reviews

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David Psathas

December 2023

One of my favorite Gyokuro's. I've had more expensive ones that I liked less. Rich and light at the same time .-d-

Françoise Comeau

February 2020

I love this tea, but I wonder why they advise to brew it à 70˚C, it is much too high and it kills its fine taste. I brew it a first time at 55˚C and I stir it somewhat for maximum flavour and a bright green colour. I brew it a second time at 60˚C and stir it again to release an extra cup of this precious beverage. Kampaï !

Stephane Dudart

March 2016

This is the third Gyokuro I taste from Tealyra and I can say know that Gyokuro is my favourite green tea. I am fond of them.

Z. Li

October 2020

I have virtually tried over 8 types of Gyokuro tea. This one is among the most expensive and claimed to be organic. Both taste and color are among the least preferred: becoming tasteless and skewed green color. The types from Yame and Uji are much better.