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Uji Karigane Gyokuro "Asa-Giri"

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Uji Karigane Gyokuro "Asa-Giri", from Uji, near Kyoto, is a high quality blend of first harvest gyokuro leaf and gyokuro stems. Gyokuro is shade grown before harvesting, giving it a greener color and sweeter taste. The added stems add a tartness to this green tea and the combination of the two make this one very tasty Japanese green tea. It is prepared in exactly the same way as regular gyokuro, meaning more leaf at a lower temperature. Use 10 grams per 300ml or less of water. Be sure to pre-heat teapot and teacups and brew at 55-60C (131~140F) for 1.5~2 minutes.

Available in 100gm packages.

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SKU

16301

Weight

100.00 grams

Grams / Ounces per Pkg

100g / 3.52

Growing Region

100% Uji

Year Harvested

2009

Harvest

First

Grown Under

Full Shade

Steaming

Medium

Color

Green

Aroma

Medium

Taste

Sweet
Other

Astringency

Medium

Consistency

Clear

# of first infusions per Pkg

12/6

Organic

Price per gram (per 100gm pkg)

$0.25

Price per ounce (per 100gm pkg)

$7.04

Breed

Yabukita
Other

Recommended Brew Temp

140F / 60C

Recommended Brew Time

2.0 minutes

Recommended Leaf to Water Ratio

1.0g per 1oz (30ml) water

Notes

Our price: $24.95 (€18.21)

Market price: $26.95

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Posted by (Desha) on 03/06/09
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I love this gyokuro for it's different and exciting flavor. It's not as 'thick' on the palate as others because of the tartness from the stems. This gives it a complex and refreshing flavor and has become my favorite for taste and aroma.

Posted by O. Coclet on 03/03/09
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This karigane gyokuro is easy to brew and gives three good steeps.
It could be a nice alternative to gyokuro if you want to have gyokuro on a daily basis.

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