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Yuzu Gyokuro
Kirishima Organic

Premium 92 P.

SKU
7323-bio
Organic Yuzu Gyokuro
Organic Yuzu Gyokuro
Organic Yuzu Gyokuro
Organic Yuzu Gyokuro
Organic Yuzu Gyokuro
Organic Yuzu Gyokuro
Organic Yuzu Gyokuro
Organic Yuzu Gyokuro

Yoshi En has recently grown out of Sunday Natural to become an independent premium tea store. As part of this transition, some products may still be shipped in Sunday Natural packaging.

Refreshing, spicy and full-bodied umami blend of fully shaded, Premium-grade gyokuro and refreshing yuzu pieces. Popular yabukita and time-honoured asanoka cultivars. Certified organic. 100g
 
Character Spicy, umami, fresh and citrusy, sweet
Tea Garden Nishi Seicha
Terroir Kirishima, Kagoshima
Harvest 1st flush (ichibancha), May 2023
Cultivar Yabukita, Asanoka
Elevation 360m
Steaming Short (asamushi)
Shading Full shading (>20 days, jikagise technique)
Organic Cert. JAS, EU certified organic
Grade 92/100 p. (aroma blends category); Premium
€15.90
100g

Delivery : 1–3 business days

Incl. VAT, excl. shipping

SKU
7323-bio
€159.00 / 1kg
In stock

Terroir

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

Character

Flavour

Our yuzu gyokuro cleverly combines an extremely soft as well as umami-rich Kirishima gyokuro with the fresh, invigorating scent of yuzu. The almost buttery, palate-pleasing smoothness of the tea is enhanced by the amino acid–rich cultivar Asanoka, which harmonises wonderfully with the yuzu. This tea is particularly suitable for several infusions at increasing temperatures, whereby the focus is initially on the gyokuro in infusions one and two (at 55–60°C) and on the yuzu in subsequent infusions (at 85°C).

It is also possible to prepare a refreshing cold brew with this tea. To fully develop the yuzu aroma, we recommend first brewing the tea hot, as usual, and then pouring the infusion over ice cubes to cool it down immediately.

Leaf

Small, fine needles, dark to light green with light orange yuzu pieces

Cup

Vivid, orangey yellow

 

Yuzu

The yuzu (柚子) is a citrus fruit from East Asia with a complex aroma of lemony acidity mixed with the bitterness of grapefruit and the sweetness of tangerine. It is particularly popular in Japan and Korea as a natural flavouring for food and drinks. In Japan, its essential oil has been used since the 18th century for the traditional bathing ritual on the day of the winter solstice (Toji).

Gyokuro

Gyokuro is considered by many to be the most exquisite of Japanese green teas. Via a time-consuming and difficult process, the tea plants for this tea are shaded for up to 30 days before harvest. By blocking up to 90% of sunlight, the leaves synthesise greater amounts of amino acids and many nutrients in the leaves are preserved. This composition of plant compounds lends the tea its famous sweetness as well as its robust umami flavour. Authentic gyokuro are exclusively made from the leaves of the aromatic first harvest of the year.

 

Laboratory Tests

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. Likewise, the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.

Yoshi En

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 Makizono, Kagoshima: a top terroir in a protected valley at about 180–250m above sea level, nestled between the mountains of idyllic Kirishima, the southernmost prefecture of Japan. The combination of Kagoshima's mild, subtropical climate and Makizono's cold mountain air creates a perfect, stimulating climate for growing fine green teas. The dark koruboku/andosol soil is rich in nutrients and humus and has a high proportion of alkaline volcanic ash. The tea field has been certified organic since 1994.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2 heaped teaspoons per 100–300ml water (55–60°C). Steep for 2 minutes. Suitable for multiple infusions.

Packaging

High-quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

Recommended Accessories

For a particularly aromatic preparation, we recommend a black tokoname kyusu with a fine ceramic strainer. Alternatively, for a more neutral taste, a tall glass teapot with an integrated strainer is suitable, in which the tea can float and steep freely.

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.

Confirmation of analysis

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