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Weißer Teebecher mit gelb-grünem Tee und dunkelgrünen Teeblättern im Hintergrund.

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Gyokuro Green TeaPraise of Shadows

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Organic green tea from Japan
High-quality gyokuro specialty
Intense umami flavors
Extra shading before harvest
In a practical tea caddy or refill bag

Flavor Preparation Origin & Processing

€ 49,00 € 0,38 per Cup

Lowest price (30 days): € 49,00

incl. VAT, plus shipping

Available, with you in 3 – 5 days

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Tea looks good, smells pleasant, and tastes delicious. The great thing is that you can brew it four times!

Isabella

Ingredients - Organic green tea

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non-EU Agriculture

Organic green tea

Japanese green tea* (*certified organic)

Store in a cool and dry place.

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Praise of Shadows

Our PRAISE OF SHADOWS is a Gyokuro, a premium green tea specialty from Japan. Unlike other teas, it is shaded from direct sunlight three weeks before harvest. This process allows the tea leaves to develop a fine sweetness, grassy notes reminiscent of seaweed or a fresh ocean breeze, and the characteristic umami flavor of Japanese teas.

Green Tea

The preparation

Prepare your cup of tea carefully with water that is not boiling hot, as the low temperatures bring out the delicate aromas of green tea.


Amount of tea	Temperature	Brewing time
2 ½ tbsp. / 4 g per 250 ml water	70° C	4 Infusions: 1:00 Min. 0:30 Min. 1:00 Min. 1:00 Min.

Hand mit roten Nägeln gießt hellgrünen Tee aus einer Glasteekanne in eine weiße Tasse.

The processing of the tea

Three weeks before harvesting, the plants are covered with dark nets. This unique growing technique is typical for Japanese tea cultivation giving the leaves a deep green color and developing the complex umami flavor. This makes Gyuokuro one of Japan's most popular teas.

Kagoshima, Japan

The origin of the tea

Located at the southern tip of the Japanese volcanic island of Kyushu, the celebrated tea-growing region of Kagoshima boasts excellent conditions for tea cultivation, with ample rainfall and a warm climate. The region has gained a stellar reputation through its innovative farming techniques and dedication to producing high-quality varieties, especially Gyokuro, Matcha, and Sencha.

Szenische Uferpromenade, Vulkan im Hintergrund, pastellfarbenes Gebäude, grüner Park, blaues Wasser mit Boje.

Person auf schmalem Weg zwischen grünen Teebüschen, im Hintergrund Stadt und bewölkte Berglandschaft.

Weißes Marmortablett mit Glasteekanne, drei Teedosen und grünen Teeblättern.

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Our Origins bring the variety of our handcrafted premium whole-leaf teas and herbs. A flavorful journey through the world’s best tea-growing regions.

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What is Gyokuro Tea?

Gyokuro is a premium Japanese green tea, renowned for its high quality and refined flavour. The name "Gyokuro" translates to "jade dew" in English, referring to the deep green colour of the dried leaves.

What does Gyokuro taste like?

Gyokuro has a rich, sweet flavour with a strong umami profile. Its soft, velvety texture and lingering sweet aftertaste make it a popular choice among tea connoisseurs.

What makes Gyokuro Tea special?

Gyokuro is special due to its unique cultivation method. Known as "shade-grown tea," the plants are shaded for several weeks before harvest. This process imparts the tea with an intense, sweet umami flavour and a soft texture, setting it apart from other green teas.

How is Gyokuro Tea prepared?

Gyokuro should ideally be prepared at a temperature of 60-70°C. Allow the tea to steep for about 1 minute to bring out its delicate aromas and rich flavour.

Gyokuro vs. Sencha: What is the difference?

The main difference between Gyokuro and Sencha lies in their cultivation methods. Gyokuro is shaded, while Sencha is grown in full sunlight. This leads to different flavour profiles: Gyokuro is rich in umami with a sweeter note, whereas Sencha is fresher and grassier.

Why is Gyokuro Tea so expensive?

Gyokuro is expensive due to the intensive cultivation techniques, limited availability, and meticulous processing. The shading of the fields and the hand-picking of leaves contribute to the production costs, justifying its price.

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Gyokuro Green TeaPraise of Shadows

Ingredients - Organic green tea

How the tea tastes

How to create
the perfect cup of tea

Amount of tea

Temperature

Brewing time

The journey of our tea
into your cup