Organic Gyokuro | Loose Leaf - 3 OZ |Shaded Green Tea from Japan - First Flush | USDA - JAS Organic. By Pantenger.

- Gyokuro is the most sophisticated Japanese tea. It is also one of the most expensive and delicate green teas the world has to offer. The finest tea bushes are fully shaded for at least two weeks before the new tender spring leaves are hand-picked and carefully crafted and dried. - Through exposure to sunlight theanine is converted to catechins. Shading the tea bushes before plucking helps to retain a large amount of theanine. Theanine is a sweet component and it has a calming and relaxing effect. In contrast, catechins are a bitter component. - Pantenger Organic Gyokuro is harvested in Kagoshima. This 100% Saemidori cultivar tea has been carefully crafted for the local tea ceremony and it is rarely available outside Japan. - Pantenger teas are sourced from the most respected tea producers. We ensure we pay the closest attention to the quality of the leaves, which is reflected in the aroma and taste of your tea. We also carry out lab tests for harmful substances, and promote farmers’ and factory employee welfare and sustainable farming. - Pantenger Organic Gyokuro Tea is supplied in airtight tins to protect the tea from oxidation and moisture. We hope the natural harmony of our tins and the purity of our tea will invite you to take a moment of your day to hold your own tea ceremony and enjoy some quality time.

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Pantenger's Gyokuro

About shade-grown tea

Pantenger's Gyokuro

Brewing a perfect cup:

About Pantenger

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Gyokuro is the most sophisticated Japanese tea. It is also one of the most expensive and delicate green teas the world has to offer. The finest tea bushes are fully shaded for at least two weeks before the new tender spring leaves are hand-picked and carefully crafted and dried.

Pantenger Organic Gyokuro is harvested in Kagoshima, Japan by a ninth-generation family-owned tea estate that has accumulated over 250 years of artisan expertise. This 100% Saemidori cultivar tea has been carefully crafted for the local tea ceremony and it is rarely available outside Japan.

Through exposure to sunlight theanine is converted to catechins. Shading the tea bushes before plucking helps to retain a large amount of theanine. Theanine is a sweet component and it has a calming and relaxing effect. In contrast, catechins are a bitter component.

Using the right water temperature (140ºF to 150ºF) will extract the tea leaves’ sweet soluble components such as theanine. Using a higher temperature will bring a high amount of the bitter and astringent components to your cup such as caffeine and catechins.

Green teas realize their soluble components quickly. Infuse for 1 to 2 minutes only. Adjust according to taste.

The right amount of tea is 2 grams / 5 Fl. Oz. of water. Add more leaves for a more intense tea.

Strain and add more water for a second and third infusion.

Water quality: filtered or spring water is recommended. Water containing high amounts of minerals or excess chlorine will make your tea tasteless.

Our mission is to promote tea culture in the United States and to ensure the best teas are known and accessible on line and from the most renowned supermarkets and grocery stores.

Pantenger teas are sourced from the most respected tea producers. We ensure we pay the closest attention to the quality of the leaves, which is reflected in the aroma and taste of your tea. We also carry out lab tests for harmful substances, and promote farmers’ and factory employee welfare and sustainable farming.