Uji Gyokuro "Kamejirushi"

In a word, WOW! I brew this 2 grams per ounce water, it is so rich, sweet, delicious.

Advantages: Rich indulgence!

My favorite gyokuro

Love it. I think this is my favorite gyokuro I've every tasted. Wonderful sweetness and 'veggie protein' taste. It has a nice minty bitterness ('gan' in the world of oolong/puerh) that is refreshing. Strong sweet taste without bitterness.

This gyokuro is quite a treat! The flavor of the first steeping was quite intense, but in no way bitter or harsh. The 2nd steeping was more of the same, while the 3rd steeping was more sweet and less vegetal in it's flavor profile, and the remaining steepings of the same flavor profile. The flavor lingers on the palate for a long time and the mouthfeel is thick...almost syrupy (at least with the water I brewed it with.) I'm quite the tea snob, and this is by far the best gyokuro I've ever tasted, and it will go through many steepings before the leaves finally die out (I did 6 steepings before calling it quits!)

It was also nice to see brewing instructions on the package that were SPOT ON for how the tea should be brewed!!! Gyokuro must be brewed with a low water temp!! I've seen the ubiquitous "1 tsp per cup in 175F water for 3 minutes" even for gyokuro, at some of the local tea shops. Brewing it like that would make it undrinkable!

Mad props to O-Cha

Advantages: Exceptional gyokuro