Yame Kabusecha Gyokuro Exclusive

Yame Kabusecha Gyokuro Exclusive – Shade-Grown Umami Green Tea

Yame Kabusecha Gyokuro from Fukuoka Prefecture is a Japanese green tea that sits beautifully between sencha and gyokuro. It's grown much like sencha, yet shaded for a time like gyokuro — in this case, the tea bushes were covered for 14 to 16 days to block sunlight during growth and deepen the tea's umami notes.

The result is a tea with the refreshing flavor of sencha and some of the rich, savory "soul" of gyokuro. Yame is famous for producing some of Japan's finest shaded teas, and this exclusive kabusecha is a wonderful example of the region's craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

• Dry leaf: glossy and deep green
• Aroma: highly fragrant and sweet
• Flavor: full, rich umami with a deep-steamed taste
• Mouthfeel: full and satisfying
• Finish: smooth and lingering

Why You'll Love It

Kabusecha offers much of the luxurious umami of gyokuro at a more everyday price. It's rich yet refreshing, with a full mouthfeel and smooth finish that make it a pleasure to sip. Its shading also boosts natural L-theanine for a calm, focused lift.

• From Yame, Fukuoka
• Shaded 14–16 days for deeper umami
• The perfect balance of sencha and gyokuro
• Rich, smooth and full-bodied

How to Enjoy

Brew it with slightly cooler water to bring out its sweetness and umami, and enjoy multiple infusions. It pairs wonderfully with sushi, sashimi, tofu dishes and Japanese sweets.

Rich, fragrant and beautifully smooth, Yame Kabusecha Gyokuro is a shaded green tea to savor. It's a wonderful everyday luxury for green tea lovers and a thoughtful gift for anyone curious about Japan's shaded teas.