Gyokuro Asahi is a Japanese rarity of the top class, which is also called “Dew of a Pearl” or “Most Exquisite Dew Drop”. The tea shrubs grow in the shade of broad-leafed trees and are covered with bamboo mats two weeks before plucking. The fine, regular leaf has a deep green, slightly shining colour and gives off a noble, strong flavour with a hint of sweetness; an impressive mixture of tender mildness and the typical Japanese tanginess. The leaves may be brewed two to three times, with a slightly longer brewing time.

Origin: Uji, Japan

Tea Type:  Green

Tasting Note:  sweetness, and grassy flavour with resinous aroma and minimal astringency.

 Caffeine Level: Middle

Steeping Instructions:

Quantity: 1 gramm per 100ml of water                                         

Water Temperature:  70*                                            

Steeping TimeFirst infusions 2 minutes, subsequent infusions about 3 minutes

Infusions: 5

Packaging style:

50 g loose leaf tea in boutique bag

Tea connoisseurs often first clean tea leaves of dust and particles by steeping it in the suggested temperature for no more than 30 seconds and discarding the rinse water.