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Karigane Gyokuro Asagiri - From Uji
Introducing Uji Karigane Gyokuro "Asagiri" from Uji, near Kyoto—a superb blend that combines the first harvest of gyokuro leaves with gyokuro stems. Known for its shade-grown cultivation, gyokuro boasts a greener hue and a naturally sweeter taste compared to more commonly found green teas. This specific blend enriches the classic gyokuro with the addition of stems, introducing a delightful tartness that complements its sweetness.
Uji Karigane Gyokuro "Asagiri" offers a perfect introduction to brewing gyokuro, especially for those new to this style, at an economical price. The brewing process mirrors that of traditional gyokuro: use more leaf, brew at lower temperatures, and allow a longer steeping time to fully develop its depth and character. We recommend using 10 grams of tea per 300ml or less of water, pre-heating your teapot and teacups, and brewing at 55-60°C (131-140°F) for 1.5 to 2 minutes.
Available in 100gm packages, Uji Karigane Gyokuro "Asagiri" is an excellent choice for anyone eager to explore the refined taste of a premium Japanese green tea.
How to Brew Gyokuro - Step-by-Step Instructions!
Product questions
- May 31, 2016, 10:43
I've been drinking sencha, shincha, kabusecha, and matcha for many years, but I've never tried gyokuro and I'd like to try some. Would this be a good beginner one, or should I go for any of the ones in the higher price range?
May 31, 2016, 10:58This would be a very good tea to practice your gyokuro brewing technique with because it does take some practice to get gyokuro brewing down correctly. This tea is also quite good in it's own right, we consider this to be a "sleeper" as many do not recognize it's quality.
<a href="https://www.o-cha.com/uji-gyokuro-shouun.html">Uji Gyokuro Shōun</a> would also be a good starter gyokuro.
Customer reviews
- Serge PerecrestNov 28, 2017, 05:34Oily texture, amazing alkaline, sakura tang
- Alessio ColettaSep 26, 2017, 01:21It is very easy to brew, although I would recommend a lower-temperature infusion (around 60°C..). I manage to obtain quite a few infusions from this tea, and I have to admit it is one of my favourite ones! It is does not have any astringency (typical of Sencha), and it is sweet and vegetal.
- Kuang-Yu HsuSep 14, 2017, 02:39Great tasting tea that's easy to brew! I can get two good steepings out of it. The third one on becomes a bit watery. It's definitely a great every day tea.
- Jason WheelerApr 3, 2017, 03:58Great tea for the money! I enjoy this tea as as my daily drinker. I find that you definitely get two quality steeps out of each serving. Enjoy!
- Jens EvensenSep 8, 2016, 02:32A great tea! It is always a right moment to enjoy a cup of Asagiri. Also one of my favourite teas,
- Nick HardersenDec 9, 2014, 05:27This tea is an interesting one. I give it 3 stars due to the fact that I find you must use a ton of leaf to get a good taste out of this tea. The amount of tea needed is just wasteful to be honest. Also, I have found that 2 quality steeps are about as much as you can hope to get out of this one. HOWEVER, when you do brew it correctly, which really has not been very hard, the taste is really phenomenal. The umami is insanely good. If this review was strictly for taste, I would give it 5 stars. But the fact that you have to use quite a lot of leaf (and even then it doesn't hold up well to many re-steeps). I would buy this one again if it was not for this. O-cha's teas are usually phenomenal, I just do not feel this one is worth the money. Just spend a few extra $$ and get some gyokuro. Their Yame gyokuro is great and not much more expensive.
- Milan GerecSep 11, 2014, 18:08Very nice gyokuro. I brew it first with 50°C hot water then 2 more times with 60° and 3rd time with boiling water. You can try one brew with 45° foor 5mins.
- Alexey IskhakovJan 27, 2014, 11:00Exellent tea. It has such sweet taste with a small pitch of acidity, and great aftertaste. No astrigence at all.
It is really hard to brew it with instructions provided on page. So, after some experimenting, I found that the best way to brew it with hot 85-89C water for 20 - 25 seconds. It allow two flushes without losing a taste, and taste is fading on after.
- Loose Leaf
- Ease of BrewingSomewhat Difficult - May take some practice to get it perfect.
- Net Weight100 g / 3.52 oz
- Growing Region100% Uji
- Year2023
- HarvestFirst and/or Shincha
- BreedYabukita
- ShadingFull Shade (Gyokuro / Matcha)
- SteamingLight
- ColorGreen
- AromaMedium
- TasteSweet
- AstringencyMild
- ClarityClear
- First infusions per Pkg12
- OrganicNo
- Leaf (dry weight grams) to Water (1 fl oz / 30 ml) Ratio (recommended)1.2 g to 1 oz/30 ml
- Brew Temp (℃/℉ - recommended )60℃ (140℉)
- Brew Time (Seconds)150
- NotesA very good introductory gyokuro and delicious in it's own right
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