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Gyokuro Karigane
Yuzu Organic

Name: Organic Gyokuro Karigane Yuzu
SKU: 7322-bio
Price: 12.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Gyokuro/ Karigane 90/98 P.

SKU

7322-bio

Gourmet organic in-house tea blend made from L-theanine-rich Gyokuro Karigane and zesty pieces of Yuzu citrus fruit for an especially refreshing, fruity, creamy and sweet brew.

Character	Mild, creamy, sweet, lemon mousse
Tea Farm	Nishi Seicha
Terroir	Kirishima, Kagoshima
Harvest	1st (ichibancha), May 2024
Cultivar	Yabukita, asanoka, saemidori, okumidori
Altitude	360m
Steaming	Light (asamushi)
Shading	20 days, jikagise
Cultivation	Certified EU Organic, JAS Organic
Grade	98/100 P. (Karigane category) – Highest Grade 90/100 P. (Gyokuro category) – Premium

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We source this high grade tea from one of Japan's leading organic tea farms, located in picturesque Makizono.

Flavour

Smooth and creamy like lemon mousse, this Yuzu Gyokuro Karigane offers an exciting and elegant take on this high grade stem tea. Since the stems are rich in amino acids – particularly L-theanine – this results in an especially sweet and relaxing brew.

Leaf

Light Karigane stems with strong, short Sencha needles and light orange yuzu pieces

Cup

Delicate sunshine yellow

Yuzu (柚子) is a citrus fruit of East Asian origin with complex aromas of acidic lemon, bitter grapefruit and sweet tangerine. The fruit is particularly popular in Japan and Korea as a natural flavouring in food and drinks. Since the 18th century, yuzu essential oil has also traditionally been added to baths in Japan to celebrate the Winter solstice (Toji).

Gyokuro is considered the highest grade of all Japanese green teas. In an elaborate process, Gyokuro tea plants are shaded for up to 30 days before harvesting, blocking up to 90% of sunlight, which stimulates the formation of amino acids while preserving as many nutrients as possible. This, as well as the finest first harvest leaf material used to make this most precious of teas, gives Gyokuro its characteristic sweetness and strong umami.

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements. Additionally, radioactivity levels are regularly monitored in all the regions of Japan from which we source our teas.

Premium Organic Teas

Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.

Cultivation & Processing

The tea field is located in the top terroir of Makizono in a protected valley approximately 180-250m above sea level in the mountains of idyllic Kirishima in Kagoshima, the southernmost prefecture of Japan. The combination of the mild, subtropical Kagoshima climate and the colder mountainous terrain of Makizono provide the perfect bracing climate for the cultivation of this refined green tea. The dark koruboku / Andosol (volcanic) soil is nutritious and rich in humus with a large proportion of mineral volcanic ash. The tea field has been certified organic since 1994.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing

Steep 2 heaped tsp in 100–300ml water at 55–60°C for 2 min. Suitable for several infusions.

For a more intense yuzu flavour, we recommend brewing with 70–75°C water for 2–3 min.

Packaging & Storage

Packed in a high-quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and prevent oxidation. After opening, press out as much air as possible when snapping shut. Alternatively place tea leaves in a stylish Chazutsu tea caddy with double lid to keep them fresher for even longer.

Recommended Teapot

A traditional Japanese Kyusu teapot made from iron-rich Tokoname or Banko clay is perfect for green teas as they help to soften any astringency for a sweeter, mellower brew. Alternatively use a glass teapot with ample room for the leaves to unfurl as they steep.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

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Gyokuro Karigane Yuzu Organic

Terroir

Character

Flavour

Leaf

Cup

Yuzu

Gyokuro

Laboratory Tests

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