{"title":"Gyokuro","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyokuro (Japanese: \u003c\/span\u003e玉露) is a premium shade-grown Japanese green tea with a high concentration of rich umami flavor. While sencha is usually grown under the full sun, gyokuro is shielded from the sun (shaded for approximately 20 days, but length vary by farmer and region).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the broadest definition of sencha as a steamed, rolled green tea, gyokuro would be considered the pinnacle of flavor. The catechins (a kind of antioxidant) that create bitter flavors in tea are prevented from forming due to the shading of the plant while the leaves are growing. Instead, the plant preserves a high level of L-theanine amino acid content resulting in an increase in umami flavors. The shading also increase chlorophyll generating beautiful deep green colors in the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003eMethods of shading, harvesting, and processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e: There are two variables in shading techniques used for all shaded teas including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kabusecha\" title=\"Kabusecha\"\u003ekabusecha\u003c\/a\u003e, gyokuro, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tencha\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"tencha\"\u003etencha\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/matcha\" title=\"matcha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e) - setup and material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore expensive shaded teas are created using a canopy setup. Scaffolding is built over the tea field to ensure that the shading material rests above the tea plants. This allows the plants to grow freely, and allows for space when picking by hand. The less time consuming method is to lay the shading material directly onto the plants. The method is suitable for machine harvesting; the leaves are constricted under the weight of the material, and may become damaged if wind causes the shading to flap against the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of material, farmers may use either some kind of plastic sheet which is cheaper and will last longer. Or for more premium teas, various types of straw or reed material may be used allowing for layering (and therefore a gradual adjustment of sunlight that reach the leaves). Using natural material is also much more time consuming increasing production cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e: The easiest method to harvest teas is by machine. Smaller farms may use a single or 2-person cutting machine that blows the cut leaves into a bag, and larger farms on flat areas may use a tractor-style harvesting machine that can harvest 1-3 rows of hedges at a time depending on their size. The hedges are pre-shaped before leaves come out by an initial cutting, creating a base from which new leaves appear. This base allows the farmer to minimize inclusion of older leaf\/stem plant material in the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandpicking the tea leaves is common to produce the most premium levels of tea...and usually only a very small amount is produced (even the largest farms will produce a few dozen kilograms at most). Picking is often done by volunteers, friends\/family of the farmers, and occasionally by part-time workers (though not a sustainable method in Japan where minimum wages are high).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compromise between machine harvesting and handpicking is the use of sheers \/ scissors with a bag attached to catch leaves that are cut. This allows the harvester to pick more leaves at once but be more selective than a larger harvesting machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gyokuro is processed like sencha with the many possible variables that can be adjusted, the most important being the steaming time. A light (short) steaming time allows the farmer to maintain the shape of the leaf, this results in long perfectly shaped needles when rolled. The resulting tea is produces a light, translucent yellowish color. Meanwhile a longer steaming time will produce a darker green color, but it will be more opaque due to the more broken leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-16-competition-grade-saemidori-heritage-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"PREORDER available in June 🍵 2026 #0068.F2 Kurihara Tea: Competition Grade Saemidori Heritage Gyokuro Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro tea is grown beneath shading, cutting out some 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet and complex taste profile. The Kurihara family's Heritage Gyokuro is grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading. The moisture that drips from this natural shading flavors the tea -- a return to the past with this gourmet tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced cultivation technique \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(See tea plant photo) Termination of apex domination. A tea plant allowed to grow more freely for handpicking has an apex leaf bud at the tip of each branch as well as lateral leaf buds that form on older base leaves further down the branch. The plant will favor this apex bud giving it more nutrients to grow larger. By \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each and every apex at the start of spring, Kurihara-san forces these nutrients into the lateral buds infusing the new spring leaves with flavor. Those lateral buds are then carefully picked by hand. For more info, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lateral buds on tea plants\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/lateral-buds-on-tea-leaves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee this article\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Competition Grade Saemidori Heritage Gyokuro Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 出品茶さえみどり伝統本玉露\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late May to Early June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMedium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the tea liquor resembles a deep steamed (fukamushi) when you steep at a high temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kurihara Tea Farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned business, tea farm, tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarmer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Akio Kurihara \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares total across several fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of tea fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41212726411369,"sku":"kht1006-010-y26","price":1035.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag w\/Yunomi label","offer_id":41212733259881,"sku":"kht1006-100-y26","price":8260.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 500g (100g x 5 original bags) \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":42199462871145,"sku":"kht1006-100x5-y26","price":36100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screenshot2025-09-12at12.04.04.png?v=1759893092"},{"product_id":"nakamura-en-02-gyokuro-konacha-the-discovery","title":"(DISCONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) #0127.K6 Nakamura-en #02: Gyokuro Konacha, The Discovery 玉露粉茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicious discovery, an easy introduction to the world of gyokuro tea. Besides the amazingly savory umami flavor characteristic of gyokuro, 'The Discovery' is also extremely versatile releasing savory umami flavor at a much wider range of flavors than gyokuro tea itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKonacha itself is made up of the smallest, broken bits of tea leaves (not quite powder) left over after processing. Because of the small size, it steeps very quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 3 weeks before harvest for the extra umami flavor for which gyokuro is known. After processing into dry leaf, the fannings of the leaves (small broken leaf bits) are separated out to form this tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE STORY OF THE DISCOVERY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/nakamura-en-map.jpg?1547323641296714980\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"195\" height=\"238\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Nakamura-En location\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/nakamura-en-map_compact.jpg?1547323641296714980\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe actually went out of our way to find this tea after Sencha Tea Ceremony master Yukiko Hasue introduced us. Finding the century old Nakamura-en Tea Shop on the eastern side of Tokyo near the Sumo Wrestling Arena (Ryogoku station), tea merchant Nakamura-san taught us more about gyokuro leaf fannings to share with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakamura-san does speak a bit of conversational English, so if you are ever in Tokyo do visit his shop!! He has no website though, so simply follow this simple map (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Nwcvk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGOOGLE MAP\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakamura-en","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":22980913413,"sku":"nme-002-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":4078104965,"sku":"nme-002-100","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/nakamura-en-02-gyokuro-konacha-the-discovery-439132.jpg?v=1692191515"},{"product_id":"nakamura-en-01-gyokuro-mecha-the-discovery","title":"(DISCONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) #0126.K6 Nakamura-en: Gyokuro Mecha, The Discovery 玉露芽茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicious discovery, an easy introduction to the world of gyokuro tea. Besides the amazingly savory umami flavor characteristic of gyokuro, 'The Discovery' is also extremely versatile releasing savory umami flavor at a much wider range of flavors than gyokuro tea itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the secret is that this tea from Uji, Kyoto, selected by 3rd generation tea master Shuichi Nakamura, is simply very high quality leaf. The other part of the secret is the fact that it is 'mecha' 芽茶 usually defined to be the tips of the leaf that break off during production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 3 weeks before harvest for the extra umami flavor for which gyokuro is known. After processing into dry leaf, the leaf tips of the leaves (that break off during the rolling process) are separated out to form this tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE STORY OF THE DISCOVERY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe actually went out of our way to find this tea after Sencha Tea Ceremony master Yukiko Hasue introduced us to this tea. Finding the century old Nakamura-en Tea Shop on the eastern side of Tokyo near the Sumo Wrestling Arena (Ryogoku station), we convinced Nakamura-san to let us carry this tea and share it with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakamura-san does speak a bit of conversational English, so if you are ever in Tokyo do visit his shop!! He has no website though, so simply follow this simple map (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Nwcvk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGOOGLE MAP\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakamura-en","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4078107077,"sku":"nme-001-010","price":480.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":4078107141,"sku":"nme-001-100","price":2480.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240118-133856_0000.png?v=1705553899"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-15-gyokuro-shira-ore-kukicha-stem-tea","title":"#0078.F2 🍵 2026 Kurihara Tea: Gyokuro Shiraore (Karigane Kukicha) Leaf Stem Tea 玉露白折","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis tea coming from the award-winning Kurihara Tea Farm is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshiraore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e leaf stem tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was made from leaf stems filtered from the production of their incredible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e. So, what exactly do we mean by shiraore? Shiraore actually belongs to the category of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kukicha\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”)\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a green tea made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha or gyokuro. This gyokuro shiraore consists of a blend of tea stems, stalks and twigs which come from the production of gyokuro. This is the reason why it is considered to be the highest quality of kukicha. Similar to a gyokuro, with shiraore tea, one will experience umami which comes from the high theanine content. While in Kyushu (the most southern island), the people call this type of tea shiraore, Kyoto folks call it karigane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gyokuro Shiraore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 玉露白折\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: 100% Yamecha green tea leaf stems \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabe Village, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=be20cc264\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eYame City, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":32427599365,"sku":"kht5001-100-y26","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":4101520581,"sku":"kht5001-100x10-y26","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240215_113047_0000.png?v=1707966699"},{"product_id":"chakouan-11-ureshino-green-tea-gyokuro-kukicha","title":"#0192.S1 Chakouan: Ureshino Green Tea Gyokuro Kukicha 嬉野玉露くき茶 - 白折 (H861)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA gyokuro \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kukicha\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekukicha (stem tea)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e produced from the Ureshino region in Saga Prefecture that is made from sorting the stems and leaves of the gyokuro manufacturing process. Please delight in the light umami and sweetness as well as the refreshingness that is particular to the stems. In general, this gyokuro kukicha will be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eslightly lighter and sweeter flavor than the gyokuro which it was made. P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elease enjoy the delicate aroma as well as the mellow and savory aftertaste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 sec. Water: 60C\/140F, 200 ml. Resteep 2-3 times. \u003ca title=\"Steeping techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyunomi-jp.pro\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e for advanced gyokuro steeping techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ureshino Gyokuro Kukicha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ureshino of Saga Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chakouan (Yamaguchi Seichaen Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oRaCO\"\u003e45 Hasuikecho, Imari-shi, Saga 848-0042, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Chakouan","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4101686789,"sku":"ckaH861y22-010","price":510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":21260252315753,"sku":"ckaH861-080","price":2480.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":41899368448105,"sku":"ckaH861-1kg","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/EF7999B4-8E78-4A99-922C-AAA32DC9E4A8.jpg?v=1692337669"},{"product_id":"chakouan-16-ureshino-green-tea-gyokuro","title":"#0193.S1 Chakouan: Ureshino Green Tea Gyokuro 嬉野・美撰 玉露 (H872)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine and elegant gyokuro unique to the famous Ureshino region in Saga Prefecture. To make \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e (heavily-shaded)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, tea farmers will utilize a shading process to bring about umami and sweetness and decrease astringency. If you generally enjoy teas from the Ureshino region (which are generally \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/tamaryokucha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etamaryokucha\u003c\/a\u003e), you will definitely want to try out their gyokuros which are considered to be the pinnacle of flavor! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ureshino Green Tea Gyokuro\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 嬉野茶　美撰　玉露\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereen tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003c\/strong\u003e: blended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ureshino, Saga Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chakouan Yamaguchi Seichaen Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea shop, family business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sachiyo Nakashima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oRaCO\"\u003e45 Hasuikecho, Imari-shi, Saga 848-0042, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Chakouan","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":39931444199529,"sku":"cka-H872-010","price":790.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"90g \/ 3.2 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":39931444527209,"sku":"cka-H872-090","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/73D73607-52C0-4FCE-AEB7-2565F0CC5F4E.jpg?v=1692335460"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-03-premium-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"#0067.F2 Kurihara Tea: Shin 心 (Heart) - Premium Gyokuro Green Tea - Naturally Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro tea is grown beneath shading, cutting out some 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet taste profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Kurihara Tea's Heritage Grade level Gyokuro (grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading), this Premium Gyokuro uses easier-to-handle vinyl covering, and is machine-harvested for greater volume. The shading allows for a rich umami flavor, while the larger volume harvested provides a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003ePremium Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 本玉露\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid-May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks before harvest, machine cut, medium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the results is close to a deep steaming (fukamushi). 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This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet taste profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurihara Tea's Heritage Gyokuro is grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading. The moisture that drips from this natural shading flavors the tea -- a return to the past with this gourmet tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced cultivation technique \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(See tea plant photo) Termination of apex domination. A tea plant allowed to grow more freely for handpicking has an apex leaf bud at the tip of each branch as well as lateral leaf buds that form on older base leaves further down the branch. The plant will favor this apex bud giving it more nutrients to grow larger. By \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each and every apex at the start of spring, Kurihara-san forces these nutrients into the lateral buds infusing the new spring leaves with flavor. Those lateral buds are then carefully picked by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For more info, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/lateral-buds-on-tea-leaves\" title=\"Lateral buds on tea plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esee this article\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 伝統本玉露\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMedium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the tea liquor resembles a deep steamed (fukamushi) when you steep at a high temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43075965681769,"sku":"kht1002-010-y26","price":800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41212561490025,"sku":"kht1002-100-y26","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bags","offer_id":43075965714537,"sku":"kht1002-100x10-y26","price":49000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42499966730345,"sku":"kht1002-1kg-y26","price":47000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41212561358953,"sku":"kht1002-010-y25","price":800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0066.F2KuriharaTea.Den_Tradition_-HeritageGyokuroGreenTea.jpg?v=1759892381"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-01-kurihara-heritage-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"PREORDER available in June 🍵 2026 #0065.F2 Kurihara Tea: Takumi 匠 (The Artisan) - Kurihara Heritage Gyokuro Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro tea is grown beneath shading, cutting out some 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet taste profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kurihara family's Heritage Gyokuro is grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading. The moisture that drips from this natural shading flavors the tea -- a return to the past with this gourmet tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most premium gyokuro tea the Kurihara family offers is produced on a specific field that has seems to have the ideal soil composition, sunlight exposure, and surround mirco-climate. After handpicking the tea leaves from this field, they are processed in our small, private factory. Because this particular tea leaf, 'Kurihara Heritage Gyokuro', is so good, we decided not to blend it with other fields keeping it as a single field tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced cultivation technique \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(See tea plant photo) Termination of apex domination. A tea plant allowed to grow more freely for handpicking has an apex leaf bud at the tip of each branch as well as lateral leaf buds that form on older base leaves further down the branch. The plant will favor this apex bud giving it more nutrients to grow larger. By \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each and every apex at the start of spring, Kurihara-san forces these nutrients into the lateral buds infusing the new spring leaves with flavor. Those lateral buds are then carefully picked by hand. For more info, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/lateral-buds-on-tea-leaves\" title=\"Lateral buds on tea plants\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee this article\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kurihara Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 栗原の伝統本玉露\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the tea liquor resembles a deep steamed (fukamushi) when you steep at a high temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43075738566761,"sku":"kht1001-010-y26","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43075738599529,"sku":"kht1001-100-y26","price":8100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":42302937104489,"sku":"kht1001-100x10-y26","price":75000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41212560015465,"sku":"kht1001-010-y25","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/KuriharaTeaTakumi.jpg?v=1756792213"},{"product_id":"nishide-competition-grade-uji-gyokuro","title":"#0809.K6 Nishide G30: Competition Grade, Uji Gyokuro 宇治茶品評会出品玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro green tea from Uji submitted to the Uji Tea Competition. This reserve quality selection of tea leaves are aged to enhance the sweetness of the tea, and produced in micro-lots of a few kilograms per year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks, handpicked specifically for submission to competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Uji, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1st Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60˚C\/140˚F, 1 cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0˚C\/176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3rd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 45 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚C\/19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nishide Tea Factory (Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys aracha tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi Sample Bag","offer_id":31894646021,"sku":"nsd-G30-010","price":800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":7680457157,"sku":"nsd-G30-100","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0809.K6NishideG30.CompetitionGrade_UjiGyokuro.heic?v=1767673043"},{"product_id":"nishide-modern-heritage-gyokuro","title":"#0810.K6 Nishide G20: Modern Heritage Uji Gyokuro 特上宇治玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eSourced from tea farms in the regions surrounding Uji, Kyoto, Nishide-san refines and blends handpicked \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e tea leaves into this Modern Heritage Uji Gyokuro. The shading also uses a canopy instead of direct covering preventing damage to the leaves, and allowing them to grow freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks, steamed lightly, rolled, dried, blended with handpicked Gyokuro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1st Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60˚C\/140˚F, 1 cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0˚C\/176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3rd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 45 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚C\/19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\"\u003eNishide Tea Factory \u003c\/a\u003e(Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/aracha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/aracha\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":7680476869,"sku":"nsd-G20-010","price":720.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":35173303237,"sku":"nsd-G20-100","price":4700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/nishide-g20-modern-heritage-uji-gyokuro-204402.jpg?v=1751008902"},{"product_id":"nishide-superior-uji-gyokuro","title":"#0811.K6 Nishide G15: Superior Uji Gyokuro 上宇治玉露","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks, steamed, rolled, dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1st Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 60˚C\/140˚F, 1 cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2nd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e0˚C\/176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e3rd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 45 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e˚C\/19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\"\u003eNishide Tea Factory\u003c\/a\u003e(Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys aracha tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":25713013381,"sku":"nsd-G15-010","price":620.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":35173264709,"sku":"nsd-G15-100","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":329268887557,"sku":"nsd-G15-1kg","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/2F3171DE-60C5-4582-A74B-076057E80E10.jpg?v=1692257433"},{"product_id":"nishide-uji-gyokuro","title":"#0812.K6 Nishide G10: Standard Uji Gyokuro 宇治玉露","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks, steamed, rolled, dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1st Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 2 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 50˚C\/122˚F, 50 ml. (Produces a sip of an ultra-enriched umami syrup low on bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2nd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e0˚C\/158\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e˚F, 200 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e3rd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 45 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e70˚C\/158˚F, 200 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\"\u003eNishide Tea Factory\u003c\/a\u003e (Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/aracha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/aracha\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":23378988741,"sku":"nsd-G10-010","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":34725675653,"sku":"nsd-G10-100","price":2490.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs (10 x 100g)","offer_id":34725489925,"sku":"nsd-G10-1kg","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/CB06AE3E-7FA1-40F0-B972-B3D549CEC6A8.jpg?v=1692256803"},{"product_id":"nishide-gyokuro","title":"#0813.K6 Nishide G08: Basic Gyokuro from Kyoto 高級玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsing high quality, shaded green tea leaves from the tea fields in regions surrounding the city of Uji, the Nishide family processes into delicious \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks, steamed lightly, rolled, dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1st Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60˚C\/140˚F, 1 cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0˚C\/176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3rd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 45 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚C\/19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\"\u003eNishide Tea Factory\u003c\/a\u003e (Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/aracha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/aracha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40565153005673,"sku":"nsd-G8-010","price":390.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":18749087941,"sku":"nsd-G8-100","price":2230.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"800g (100g x 8 bags) \/ 1.76 lbs","offer_id":32905714630761,"sku":"nsd-G8-100x8","price":14900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":18565295045,"sku":"nsd-G8-1kg","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/331CC5C5-1B4B-4B59-8071-C3C3CA8728F4.jpg?v=1692257496"},{"product_id":"azuma-tea-garden-roefined-green-tea-gyokuro","title":"(2025 not avilable)#0086.K6 Azuma Tea Garden: 2025 Spring Gyokuro from Wazuka, Kyoto (Gokou \u0026 Yabukita Blend) (2025 not avilable)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Azuma family has selected two cultivars from their pesticide free, shaded gardens to create a balanced, delicious blend. While not as umami rich as conventionally grown leaf using artificial fertilizers and pesticides, the Yabukita and Gokou cultivar blend creates a naturally complex flavor profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita, Gokou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSteeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 2 minutes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e: 50C\/120F, 50 ml. 2nd steep at 70C\/160F for 15 sec, 200 ml. 3rd-4th steep at\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e70C\/160F\u003c\/span\u003e for 45 seconds, 200 ml. See \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\" title=\"Steeping techniques\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyunomi-jp.pro\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e for more info on steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking tea cold also good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca title=\"Azuma Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/azuma-tea-garden\"\u003eAzuma Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea farm \u0026amp; factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-1204 JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Azuma Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":40454327926889,"sku":"azm-gyo-010-y25","price":550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2025] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":9633324805,"sku":"azm-gyo-100-y25","price":3480.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/FullSizeRender_e972d829-e483-4fce-bc47-f9ecc8f04908.heic?v=1700547646"},{"product_id":"shogyokuen-heritage-gyokuro-kyoto-shogyoku-special-selection","title":"#0628.K6 Shogyokuen: Heritage Gyokuro, Kyoto Shogyoku, Special Selection　特製祥玉","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo achieve creation of the best of the best, it is not enough to simply cultivate the best leaves. The best leaves need to then be processed well and refined with extreme care to get only needles. That is the value a tea master -- a master appraiser and blender of tea leaves -- brings to the table, and few masters are more highly regarded than Hiroshi Kobayashi, the only 10-dan ranked master in Kyoto and one of only 13 in Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShogyoku is Kobayashi-san's flagship\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\"\u003e gyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e, cultivated by himself on the factory's own tea field (dedicated to making this tea and their flagship matcha). Labeled \"Heritage Grade\" due the utilization of traditional shading -- a canopy with \u003cem\u003eyoshizu\u003c\/em\u003e reeds layered in gradual steps, and then processed and refined with utmost attention to maintaining the perfect needle shape in the final tea leaves. Using an umami-rich cultivar, Uji Midori, only a few dozen kilograms are handpicked each year and only once a year allowing the plant an entire year to fully rejuvenate and enrich itself with flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams, \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 minutes, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40˚C\/104˚F degrees, 30 ml\u003cbr\u003eResteep 2x at 30 sec, 70C\/158F, 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first steeping parameter is meant to extract an umami syrup, an ambrosia of tea. \u003cspan\u003eFeel free to adjust the water amount, temperature etc to see what delicious flavors can be extracted. \u003c\/span\u003eSubsequent steeps may be enjoyed as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/sencha\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e, steeping a full cup for 30 seconds at 70˚C\/158˚F degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother way to achieve this tea ambrosia is by allowing ice to melt over the leaf, our favorite way of enjoying this leaf in fact while with friends. You make a few drops at a time every 30 minutes, and spend a leisurely entire afternoon enjoying the leaf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Uji Midori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyotanabe, Kyoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 30-40 days depending on the year on an award-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/shogyokuen-tea-factory\"\u003eShogyokuen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea factory, family business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hiroshi Kobayashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1827\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: about 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogyokuen Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":17201017605,"sku":"shg-gy01-010","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original vacuum-packed bag","offer_id":17179471877,"sku":"shg-gy01-100","price":16800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/701EA9DA-089A-459B-B446-246D825B808A.jpg?v=1692259390"},{"product_id":"shogyokuen-premium-gyokuro-fuji-no-tsuyu","title":"#0629.K6 Shogyokuen: Premium Gyokuro, Fuji no Tsuyu 富士の露","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ambrosia of umami flavor recalling the mists of Mt. Fuji, 180-year old Shogyokuen Tea Factory's Fuji no Tsuyu, is a premium\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\"\u003e gyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e, the best of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams, \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 minutes, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50˚C\/122˚F degrees, 70 ml.\u003cbr\u003eResteep 2x at 30 sec, 70C\/158F, 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first steeping parameter is meant to extract an umami syrup, an ambrosia of tea. Feel free to adjust the water amount, temperature etc to see what delicious flavors can be extracted. Subsequent steeps may be enjoyed as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/sencha\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e steeping a full cup for 30 seconds at 70˚C\/158˚F degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother way to achieve this tea ambrosia is by allowing ice to melt over the leaf, our favorite way of enjoying this leaf in fact while with friends. You make a few drops at a time every 30 minutes, and spend a leisurely entire afternoon enjoying the leaf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Premium Gyokuro, Fuji no Tsuyu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 本玉露 富士の露\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyotanabe, Kyoto. Refined in Kyotanabe, Kyoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 3 weeks before harvest. This product is meant to have the same flavor profile year round, as each batch is reformulated by Kobayashi-san to ensure flavor consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/shogyokuen-tea-factory\"\u003eShogyokuen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea factory, family business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hiroshi Kobayashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1827\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshi Kobayashi is an award winning blender, and one of 13 tea professionals in Japan who hold the top rank of tea appraisal, level 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shogyokuen Awards\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/shogyokuen-awards_large.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogyokuen Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":17203513029,"sku":"shg-gy02-010","price":890.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag, Yunomi label","offer_id":17203512965,"sku":"shg-gy02-100","price":7690.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK (100g x 10 bags) \/1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ no Yunomi labels, Procured on demand","offer_id":18565328837,"sku":"shg-gy02-100x10","price":75900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/BD8FA331-EF7A-407F-B405-60899D62D228.jpg?v=1692259723"},{"product_id":"nishide-premium-selection-gyokuro-samidori-by-the-nishikawa-tea-farm","title":"NOT AVAILABLE #0808.K6 Nishide Premium Selection: Gyokuro Samidori by The Nishikawa Tea Farm 宇治田原西川茶園製玉露さみどり","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe highest quality, handpicked samidori tea leaves from the Nishikawa Tea Farm in Ujitawara, Kyoto, are refined into beautiful needles of umami deliciousness by the Nishide family. The specific tea field used for these leaves is located at an altitude of 120 meters, and the samidori plants were planted in 1998, making the field 18 years old and in the prime of its life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shading of the tea leaves goes a step further than ordinary \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e in that it is shaded with direct covering as well as canopy covering reducing the sunlight that reaches the tea leaves to a bare minimum for maximum umami flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gyokuro Samidori by The Nishikawa Tea Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 西川茶園 田原玉露さみどり\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ujitawara, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 4 weeks prior to harvest. Regular steaming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTEEPING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st Steep -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 min. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50-60˚C\/122-140˚F, 120 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2nd Steep - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 sec. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90˚C\/194˚F, 240 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3rd+ Steep -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-45 sec. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80˚C\/176˚F, 240 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also cold steeping (see \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\"\u003eNishide Tea Factory\u003c\/a\u003e (Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/aracha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/aracha\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":38188743813,"sku":"nsd-GNS20-010","price":780.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":42579877061,"sku":"nsd-GNS20-100","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/43F0C640-1AD3-402F-8571-BB475CDAAE64.jpg?v=1692174924"},{"product_id":"nishide-organic-uji-gyokuro","title":"#0803.K6 Nishide Tea: Organic Uji Gyokuro 宇治茶 有機玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/certified-organic-grown-pesticide-free\"\u003eorganic\u003c\/a\u003e gyokuro has been something of a holy grail for those interested. Why? Due to the heavy fertilization that is necessary to produce the richness in gyokuro, it has been very difficult to achieve using organic fertilizers. This attempt by Nishide-san and the farmers he works with is quite decent with rich umami flavors that spread across the tongue. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis Nishide OG18 gyokuro was made from a cultivar that is from the Kyoto prefecture: Yabukita. This cultivar was especially developed to suit the soil and climate of Kyoto prefecture. This is the  cultivar that is very appropriate for shading. That is why they are often made into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e. With the Yabukita cultivar known for its'  umami and its refreshing aroma, please delight in the well balanced cultivar! Oh, and please don't forget to enjoy across multiple (3-4) steeps. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks, steamed lightly, rolled, dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ujitawara, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1st Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60˚C\/140˚F, 1 cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0˚C\/176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3rd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 45 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚C\/19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca title=\"Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\"\u003eNishide Tea Factory\u003c\/a\u003e (Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/aracha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ yunomi sample bag (not certified organic)","offer_id":20048306757,"sku":"nsd-OG18-010","price":750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ original bag \/ JAS Organic","offer_id":20048306693,"sku":"nsd-OG18-100","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g x 10 bags (1kg \/ 2.2 lbs) \/ original bags \/ JAS organic","offer_id":28730395721833,"sku":"nsd-OG18-100x10","price":58000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/FullSizeRender_5af566a9-1b7f-4faa-99d9-67e51c6f50d1.heic?v=1706147798"},{"product_id":"miyano-tea-factory-sayama-heritage-gyokuro","title":"#0475.S2 Miyano Tea Factory: Sayama Heritage Gyokuro 特上品 狭山本玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eShading for 4 weeks under canopy allows for hand picked tea leaves with deep, rich umami flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50C\/122F degrees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResteeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: For second steep, use 1 cup of 80C\/176F degree water and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteep for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-15 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseconds. For your third steep, use a time of about 40 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sayama, Saitama, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Picked by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store airtight in cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Miyano Tea Factory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis family operated factory has been in business since 1869, and just celebrated their 150th anniversary. Takehisa Miyano\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecultivates tea on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehis own where he also often holds tea picking events and seminars, but as a factory, he buys quality tea leaves from farmers throughout the Sayama region, blending expertly into the very best teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/miyano-banner_480x480.jpg?v=1589456707\" alt=\"Miyano Tea Factory, Sayama, Saitama, Japan\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miyano Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":23224080453,"sku":"myn-gy1-010","price":999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":23224089221,"sku":"myn-gy1-100","price":8980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/miyano-tea-factory-sayama-heritage-gyokuro-702715.jpg?v=1663993356"},{"product_id":"miyano-tea-factory-sayama-premium-gyokuro","title":"#0479.S2 Miyano Tea Factory: Sayama Premium Gyokuro 狭山本玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eShading for 4 weeks, the tea leaves create a deep, rich umami flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50C\/122F degrees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResteeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: For second steep, use 1 cup of 70C\/160F degree water and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteep for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-15 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseconds. For your third steep, use a time of about 40 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sayama, Saitama, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store airtight in cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Miyano Tea Factory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis family operated factory has been in business since 1869, and just celebrated their 150th anniversary. Takehisa Miyano\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecultivates tea on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehis own where he also often holds tea picking events and seminars, but as a factory, he buys quality tea leaves from farmers throughout the Sayama region, blending expertly into the very best teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/miyano-banner_480x480.jpg?v=1589456707\" alt=\"Miyano Tea Factory, Sayama, Saitama, Japan\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miyano Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":23224090309,"sku":"myn-gy2-010","price":680.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":39944719433833,"sku":"myn-gy2-100","price":5300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/miyano-tea-factory-sayama-premium-gyokuro-270184.jpg?v=1663993341"},{"product_id":"yamane-en-gyokuro-konacha","title":"(Limited stock) #0138.K6 Yamane-en: Gyokuro Konacha 玉露粉茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great way to experience the delicious umami flavor of gyokuro without spending so much money is by using the fannings filtered out during refinement. 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Resteep at hotter temperature to enjoy as a sencha (200 ml, 10-20 sec)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Gyokuro Konacha\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Uji, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Yamane-en Tea Shop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yV6f7\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e3-34-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: About 60 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eVendor Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamane-en is a family-operated tea shop based near Sugamo Station on the Yamanote Loop Line in Tokyo and run by tea master Michio Shiobara. With 40 years of experience in the Japanese tea industry behind him, Shiobara-san offers unique teas sourced from small villages throughout Japan as well as a number of tisanes popular in Japan for their health benefits. Shiobara-san is partnering with Yunomi.us to teach the world the finer points of Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamane-en","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":28376485331049,"sku":"yme680970-010","price":360.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g \/ 7 oz","offer_id":28376479236201,"sku":"yme680970-200","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/3807A52C-5EFA-4C0D-9967-0DE8EDEFFD2C.jpg?v=1692079604"},{"product_id":"uejima-tea-farm-uji-kyotanabe-gyokuro","title":"NOT AVAILABLE #0702.K6 Uejima Tea Farm: Uji Kyotanabe Premium Samidori Gyokuro 京都宇治特上玉露京田辺","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kyotanabe region south of Uji City in Kyoto is one of the most famous areas for producing award winning gyokuro. This gyokuro comes from the well-known tea farmer Uejima-san, who is based in the famous tea producing region \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWazuka\u003c\/a\u003e, but has tea fields out in the vicinity, including Kyotanabe Village. If you are a gyokuro lover, Uejima-san's gyokuro is definitely worth at try. A very smooth and full umami gyokuro that can be enjoyed across multiple steeps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Samidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyotanabe Village, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tea Farmer: Noriyasu Uejima\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoriyasu Uejima is a hard working and humble tea master. In the 90+ year old tea tasting competition held in Kyoto, he is the only winner to ever achieve a perfect score. Cultivating and processing some of Kyoto's finest teas, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ritzcarlton-kyoto.jp\/kyotostory\/uejimanoriyasu.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRitz Carlton Hotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ritzcarlton-kyoto.jp\/kyotostory\/uejimanoriyasu.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e of Kyoto\u003c\/a\u003e features his teas in their line up for guests. He is the 5th generation master farmer carrying on a tradition that dates back to the mid-19th century when his ancestor started the Uejima family as a branch family of an even older main family. The farm also operates the Wazuka Village's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g1121282-d7115732-Reviews-Wazukacha_Cafe-Wazuka_cho_Soraku_gun_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWazuka Cha Cafe\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/get-to-know-your-tea-farmer-uejima-tea-farms?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=283103b51\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/get-to-know-your-tea-farmer-uejima-tea-farms?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=283103b51\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about Uejima-san and get to know this amazing tea farmer better\u003c\/a\u003e through an interview that was posted in February 2021. Enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Uejima Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":32805569069161,"sku":"uej-028-010","price":800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g \/ 1.76 oz \/ Spring \/ Original bag","offer_id":39373937737833,"sku":"uej-028-050","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ May \/ Spring \/ bulk bag","offer_id":42897161453673,"sku":"uej-028-1kg","price":48000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg (1kg x 5) \/Spring","offer_id":42897162371177,"sku":"uej-028-5kg","price":225000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/BA519EA0-1064-4D1C-8565-E7044A2E346F.jpg?v=1759721660"},{"product_id":"aoi-seicha-imperial-gyokuro-fukujyu","title":"#0165.AX AOI Seicha: Imperial Gyokuro, Fukujyu 一期一会／福寿","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis imperial gyokuro, Fukujyu will not disappoint. It contains plenty of theanine, which is an umami ingredient. AOI Seicha’s manager will state with pride that one can fully enjoy the deep umami and sweetness as you make contact with the tea in your mouth. On top of the rich taste in your mouth, this gyokuro also has a unique aroma. The Fukujyu is recommended for those who are curious to try a little luxurious gyokuro...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShaded for sweet umami\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tea factory specializing in matcha production, AOI Seicha has an extensive network of farmers growing a different kind of shaded tea -- gyokuro.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 grams in original bag, 10-gram sized packed by Yunomi for your tasting convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks before harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst steeping - Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50C\/122F, 80 ml.\u003cbr\u003eThe purpose of this steep is to create an rich, umami syrup-like broth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: immediate. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70-90C\/160-195F, 200 ml\u003cbr\u003eIn subsequent steeps, you've already primed the leaves and extracted much of the umami, so enjoy the other flavors with water at hotter temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird \/ fourth steeping - Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70-90C\/160-195F, 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, steeping at a hotter temperature extracts caffeine and bitter-tasting catechin (antioxidants) while cooler temperature extracts only the umami-tasting L-theanine and other sweet flavors. Since the bitter flavors overwhelm the umami flavors, we recommend the above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso try cold steeping as well as ice steeping! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aoi Seicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1910, company incorporated as AOI Seicha in 1966.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ayano Honda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kamiyashiki-7 Kamimachi, Nishio-shi, Aichi-ken 445-0894\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aoitea.com\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha for the North American market can be bought from U.S. subsidiary AOI Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AOI Seicha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":28381127901289,"sku":"aoi-gyo01-010","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":35366430469,"sku":"aoi-gyo01-100","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/aoi-seicha-imperial-gyokuro-fukujyu-634222.jpg?v=1663992540"},{"product_id":"aoi-seicha-gyokuro-konacha","title":"#0166.AX AOI Seicha: Gyokuro Konacha 玉露粉茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea fannings filtered out during the refinement of premium gyokuro themselves make a great, quick steeping tea. The flavor fades fast after the first steeping, but a great way to taste the umami of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gyokuro\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e at a reasonable price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks before harvest. Fannings filtered from gyokuro production are gathered into this tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams. Time: 30-60 seconds. Water: 60C\/140F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust parameters to find the best strength of flavor for your palette. Hotter water generates more bitterness. Cold water steeping creates a sweeter tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca title=\"steeping techniques\" href=\"\/steep\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyunomi-jp.pro\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e for more techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this tea pleasant umami and gentle sweetness mix with soft green notes. There is a refreshing hint of bitterness, but overall the flavor is round and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aoi Seicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1910, company incorporated as AOI Seicha in 1966.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ayano Honda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kamiyashiki-7 Kamimachi, Nishio-shi, Aichi-ken 445-0894\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aoitea.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha for the North American market can be bought from U.S. subsidiary AOI Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AOI Seicha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":40691419185257,"sku":"aoi-gyo04-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g \/ 7 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":35366231877,"sku":"aoi-gyo04-200","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240206-141447_0000.png?v=1707196747"},{"product_id":"kuma-tea-gardens-saemidori-gyokuro-tenkaichi-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden","title":"#0433.F2 Kuma Tea Garden: Tenkaichi 天下一 Yamecha Heritage Gyokuro Saemidori — 71st All Japan Tea Competition Grand Prize Winning Garden","description":"\u003cp style=\"float: left; width: 60%; margin-right: 5%; min-width: 300px;\"\u003eThis competition grade saemidori cultivar \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro from Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/a\u003e was cultivated using traditional canopy shading and other techniques then handpicked in a micro-batch by tea farmer Masahiro Kuma (Yame Tea Kumaen). A small batch is submitted to the National Tea Competition each year. This gyokuro holds gentle and soft nuances of round fruits such as white peach and melon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 2.5%; background-color: #f3f1e1; border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid #d3cfae; width: 35%; float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/engawa\/products\/0433-f2-kuma-tea-garden-fk030-tenkaichi-yamecha-gyokuro-saemidori-heritage-grade-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden-30g-gift-can\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_Gift_Can_240x240.jpg?v=1728362064\" alt=\"Engawa Gift Can\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available in an \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/engawa\/products\/0433-f2-kuma-tea-garden-fk030-tenkaichi-yamecha-gyokuro-saemidori-heritage-grade-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden-30g-gift-can\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEngawa Gift Can\u003c\/a\u003e format.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis harvest was handpicked in April and won the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial “FORTNUM \u0026amp; MASON BEST IN SHOW” Award at the 2023 \u0026amp; 2024 Leafies Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis field produced \u003cstrong\u003e2017's 71st All Japan National Tea Competition, Gyokuro Category winning gyokuro (Minister's Award)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tea farmer Masahiro Kuma's winning gyokuro submission in 2017 was the only tea that received a perfect 200 out of 200 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, this gyokuro won the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Results of the Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/japaneseteaselection-paris.com\/fr\/resultats-2019\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris\u003c\/a\u003e Grand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e (shown in photo). This contest is judged by French food critics\/scholars and they will evaluate not just the taste and aroma but also the compatibility with French cuisine as well as the packaging. Some of the comments Kuma-san received indicated that it goes well with chocolate. In 2020 as well Tenkaichi won the \u003cstrong\u003eBronze Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in 2021 and 2022, won the \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e at this competition. In 2023, Tenkaichi won the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ukteaacademy.co.uk\/the-leafies\/\" title=\"The Leafies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortnum \u0026amp; Mason Best in Show Award and a Gold Medal at the Leafies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e held in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, the Tenkaichi was placed \u003cstrong\u003e9th at the National Tea Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a score of 194 \/ 200 points. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Tenkaichi\" means \"number one under the heavens\" and is used by many Japanese tea brands as their top gyokuro. But in Kuma-san's case in 2017, his gyokuro was truly the top in Japan, and fulfilled his son's Tanabata wish: \"ocha de ichiban\" --- \"to be number one in tea\" (Tanabata is the July 7th festival in which children place their wishes on bamboo branches). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother interesting bit of trivia is that Kuma-san and our other Gyokuro specialist Akio Kurihara (from \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurihara Tea Farm\u003c\/a\u003e) are high school classmates and frequently compete against each other. In 2017, there were 100 entries and of the top 30, 24 were from Yame, Fukuoka, 4 from Kyoto, and 2 from Shizuoka. The saemidori cultivar also made up 28 of the top 30 entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4kg micro batch, handpicked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handpicked in April. Aged and released in September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shading begins in late March, and increased little by little for 3-4 weeks. Then the approx 10kg harvest is processed carefully as a micro-batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuma Tea Gardens","offers":[{"title":"5g \/ 0.2 oz \/ Harvested 2025 April 25","offer_id":32760600461417,"sku":"kmtgy01-005-y25","price":2990.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"(Not available) 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Harvested 2025 April 25\/ Paulownia Gift Box","offer_id":40024080384105,"sku":"kmtgy01-100","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kuma-tea-garden-yamecha-saemidori-heritage-grade-gyokuro-tenkaichi-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden-614891.jpg?v=1663993192"},{"product_id":"uejima-tea-farm-gyokuro-from-wazuka-village-kyoto","title":"#0692.K6 Uejima Tea Farm: Gyokuro Gokou from Wazuka Village, Kyoto 宇治和束茶玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eA high quality, rich gyokuro coming from one of the most famous source regions of Ujicha, the village of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1bef2e777\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWazuka\u003c\/a\u003e, where tea farmer Uejima-san is based. Gokou is an unregistered tea cultivar from Kyoto Prefecture which is mainly used to make gyokuro or tencha. It is a cultivar that works very well with shaded cultivation methods and so it is uncommon to find a gokou sencha. This gyokoro gokou from Uejima-san has a notable aroma and rich, creamy umami. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUejima-san's gyokuro is definitely worth at try, so if you aren't sure about trying the gokou cultivar, his \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/uejima-tea-farm\/products\/uejima-tea-farm-uji-kyotanabe-gyokuro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUji Kyotonabe premium gyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e is just as excellent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gokou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tea Farmer: Noriyasu Uejima\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoriyasu Uejima is a tea master. In the 90+ year old tea tasting competition held in Kyoto, he is the only winner to ever achieve a perfect score. Cultivating and processing some of Kyoto's finest teas, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ritzcarlton-kyoto.jp\/kyotostory\/uejimanoriyasu.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRitz Carlton Hotel of Kyoto\u003c\/a\u003e features his teas in their line up for guests. He is the 5th generation master farmer carrying on a tradition that dates back to the mid-19th century when his ancestor started the Uejima family as a branch family of an even older main family. The farm also operates the Wazuka Village's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g1121282-d7115732-Reviews-Wazukacha_Cafe-Wazuka_cho_Soraku_gun_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWazuka Cha Cafe\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/get-to-know-your-tea-farmer-uejima-tea-farms?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=283103b51\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/get-to-know-your-tea-farmer-uejima-tea-farms?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=283103b51\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about Uejima-san and get to know this amazing tea farmer better\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through an interview that was posted in February 2021. Enjoy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video\"\u003eUejima-san below gives a simple introduction about the Wazuka valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6RbScSt8ksg\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uejima Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi Sample Bag","offer_id":42332151709801,"sku":"uej-001-010","price":600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g \/ 1.76 oz \/ Original Bag","offer_id":32172359843945,"sku":"uej-001-050","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/885090AA-4895-4344-A6BA-562EBC26AA7C.jpg?v=1745565907"},{"product_id":"uejima-tea-farm-karigane-gyokuro-leaf-stems","title":"NOT AVAILABLE #0694.K6 Uejima Tea Farm: Gyokuro Karigane - Gyokuro Leaf Stems 玉露かりがね","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro Karigane is a blend of the leaf stems filtered out during the refinement of Uejima Tea Farm's gyokuro products. This leaf stem tea (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kukicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekukicha\u003c\/a\u003e) is given the more refined name of \u003cem\u003ekarigane\u003c\/em\u003e, literally the \"sound of geese\". \u003cem\u003eKarigane\u003c\/em\u003e is a term mainly utilised in the Kyoto area of Japan and the term evokes the elegance of Japanese geese carrying a twig as it migrates across the Sea of Japan. When it tires, it places the twig in the water and rests on it... (very poetic!) or so the legend goes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not too familiar with kukicha, one may wonder why people drink tea made from leaf stalks instead of regular leaf tea.  It is because the stalks of green tea are also rich in nutrients, contain umami flavor, and have a pleasant aroma and flavor. In fact, stalks and stems receive less sunlight compared to leaves which result in less production of catechins and more sweet notes (umami) in brewed tea. This karigane from gyokuro leaf stems is definitely worth trying, coming from the famous tea producing region of \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWazuka \u003c\/a\u003eand well-known tea farmer Uejima-san!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"bundle green tea sampler from uejima\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/products\/bundle-green-tea-sampler-from-uejima-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSampler of 10 green teas from Uejima Tea Farm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyotanabe \u0026amp; Wazuka Villages, Kyoto Prefecture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tea Farmer: Noriyasu Uejima\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoriyasu Uejima is a hard working and humble tea master. In the 90+ year old tea tasting competition held in Kyoto, he is the only winner to ever achieve a perfect score. Cultivating and processing some of Kyoto's finest teas, the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ritzcarlton-kyoto.jp\/kyotostory\/uejimanoriyasu.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRitz Carlton Hotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ritzcarlton-kyoto.jp\/kyotostory\/uejimanoriyasu.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e of Kyoto\u003c\/a\u003e features his teas in their line up for guests. He is the 5th generation master farmer carrying on a tradition that dates back to the mid-19th century when his ancestor started the Uejima family as a branch family of an even older main family. The farm also operates the Wazuka Village's \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g1121282-d7115732-Reviews-Wazukacha_Cafe-Wazuka_cho_Soraku_gun_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWazuka Cha Cafe\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/get-to-know-your-tea-farmer-uejima-tea-farms?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=283103b51\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/get-to-know-your-tea-farmer-uejima-tea-farms?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=283103b51\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about Uejima-san and get to know this amazing tea farmer better\u003c\/a\u003e through an interview that was posted in February 2021. Enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video\"\u003eUejima-san below gives a simple introduction about the Wazuka valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6RbScSt8ksg\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Uejima Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":32715386388585,"sku":"uej-006-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":12369747443817,"sku":"uej-006-080","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/F98D0D06-B4E0-4A91-8672-9412A48CFFA3.jpg?v=1745566147"},{"product_id":"kuchikiri-saemidori-gyokuro-from-kirishima-kagoshima-by-yunomi","title":"#0751.K2 Gyokuro Saemidori - Kuchikiri - Naturally Grown Shaded Green Tea from Kirishima, Kagoshima","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuchikiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"greennotice\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e手前茶の 口切にさへ ゆふべ哉\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etemae cha no kuchikiri ni sae yūbe kana\u003cbr\u003eThe tea before me, I break the seal, in the evening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poem was written in 1806 by one of Japan's most prominent haiku poets, Kobayashi Issa 小林一茶. The term kuchikiri 口切 refers to the unsealing of tea in the winter. After the spring harvest, \u003c\/span\u003etraditionally (particularly prior to modern refrigeration) tea producers would would seal gyokuro (as well as tencha, the leaf used for matcha) in a jar (\u003cem\u003etsubo \u003c\/em\u003e壷) and store in a cool place (underground or in a cave). The storage during the hot summer and into winter allows the leaf to age, allowing any remaining bitter-tasting catechin to degrade, rounding out the flavor. The tradition has become an event and ceremony in Kyoto and other regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe term is also used by poets as a seasonal indicator, adding an additional layer of hidden meaning to the haiku. I'm not sure my translation is entirely accurate...I couldn't figure out the significance of the \"ni sae\" and the nuance of the \"kana\"...if you are a student of Japanese poetry, please feel free correct me in the comments!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis tea has followed this process, so we are naming it \"kuchikiri\" in honor of both the tradition and one of my favorite poets, Kobayashi Issa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic cultivation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWhat is also unique is the richness of the umami flavor despite the fact that the leaves were grown organically. Non-organic cultivation allows farmers to infuse their tea plants with nutrients, creating an intensely rich umami flavor--a flavor that also attracts pests, and requires pesticides to deal with the pests. Growing organically, most examples of organic gyokuro can't attain a high level of umami due to the need to avoid leaf damage from insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\"Kuchikiri\" is able to achieve a smooth, rich gyokuro flavor due to the skill of the farmer who grew the leaves for \"Kuchikiri\", and the refiner who both aged the leaf over the last 9 months as well as green-roasting just enough to enhance the sweetness of the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaemidori Cultivar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFinally, \"Kuchikiri\" benefits from being a single cultivar, utilizing the naturally umami-rich and bright green saemidori cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFarm\u003c\/b\u003e: Nishi Tea Farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePacking\u003c\/b\u003e: Yunomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-4 weeks (approximate), direct covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular (but the young, tender leaf crelates a result is similar to fukamushi deep steaming)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wholesale customers, this tea can be certified organic. Please contact us for more info.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yunomi.Tea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":21281386954857,"sku":"yufdgy01-010","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":39908025073769,"sku":"yufdgy01-100","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":39908025106537,"sku":"yufdgy01-1kg","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/yunomi-tea-kuchikiri-gyokuro-saemidori-green-tea-from-kirishima-kagoshima-2021-522829.jpg?v=1663994302"},{"product_id":"aoi-seicha-imperial-gyokuro-gokujyo","title":"#0164.AX AOI Seicha: Competition (Heritage) Grade Gyokuro, Gokujyo 一期一会／極上玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis competition grade gyokuro blend from AOI Seicha was made by carefully selecting and scrutinizing tea leaves that won the Excellence Award at the tea tasting competition in the gyokuro category. You will not be let down by the rich umami and sweetness. AOI Seicha recommends with confidence to those who would like to taste an authentic gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelected and blended from award-winning tea leaves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teas submitted to Prefectural, Regional, and National level tea competition from farmers are then bid upon by factories who refine the leaves and turn them into a finished product. Consistently buying the award winning gyokuro teas from these competitions, AOI Seicha then blends them to offer you the best of the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 grams in original bag, 20-gram sized packed by Yunomi for your tasting convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks before harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst steeping - Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 minutes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50C\/122F, 80 ml.\u003cbr\u003eThe purpose of this steep is to create an rich, umami syrup-like broth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: immediate.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70-90C\/160-195F, 200 ml\u003cbr\u003eIn subsequent steeps, you've already primed the leaves and extracted much of the umami, so enjoy the other flavors with water at hotter temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird \/ fourth steeping - Time\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30-60 seconds.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70-90C\/160-195F, 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, steeping at a hotter temperature extracts caffeine and bitter-tasting catechin (antioxidants) while cooler temperature extracts only the umami-tasting L-theanine and other sweet flavors. Since the bitter flavors overwhelm the umami flavors, we recommend the above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso try cold steeping as well as ice steeping!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aoi Seicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1910, company incorporated as AOI Seicha in 1966.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ayano Honda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kamiyashiki-7 Kamimachi, Nishio-shi, Aichi-ken 445-0894\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aoitea.com\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha for the North American market can be bought from U.S. subsidiary AOI Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AOI Seicha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":40079929081961,"sku":"aoi-gyo02-010","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":28381161685097,"sku":"aoi-gyo02-100","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/aoi-seicha-competition-grade-gyokuro-gokujyo-987420.jpg?v=1712624042"},{"product_id":"aoi-seicha-heritage-grade-gyokuro-for-competition","title":"#0163.AX AOI Seicha: Heritage Grade Gyokuro for Competition 一期一会／出品玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heritage grade gyokuro was made from only elite tea leaves that received the Excellence Award at the tea tasting competition in the gyokuro category. A gyokuro made by a tea master who has the skill necessary to maximise the umami and sweetness that is stored in the tea leaves. While pricey, you will not regret enjoying the \"real\" taste of gyokuro in this masterful gyokuro from AOI Seicha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSelected and blended from award-winning tea leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teas submitted to Prefectural, Regional, and National level tea competition from farmers are then bid upon by factories who refine the leaves and turn them into a finished product. Consistently buying the award winning gyokuro teas from these competitions, AOI Seicha then blends them to offer you the best of the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 grams in original bag, 20-gram sized packed by Yunomi for your tasting convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks before harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst steeping - Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 minutes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50C\/122F, 80 ml.\u003cbr\u003eThe purpose of this steep is to create an rich, umami syrup-like broth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: immediate.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70-90C\/160-195F, 200 ml\u003cbr\u003eIn subsequent steeps, you've already primed the leaves and extracted much of the umami, so enjoy the other flavors with water at hotter temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird \/ fourth steeping - Time\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30-60 seconds.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70-90C\/160-195F, 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, steeping at a hotter temperature extracts caffeine and bitter-tasting catechin (antioxidants) while cooler temperature extracts only the umami-tasting L-theanine and other sweet flavors. Since the bitter flavors overwhelm the umami flavors, we recommend the above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso try cold steeping as well as ice steeping!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aoi Seicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1910, company incorporated as AOI Seicha in 1966.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ayano Honda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kamiyashiki-7 Kamimachi, Nishio-shi, Aichi-ken 445-0894\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aoitea.com\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha for the North American market can be bought from U.S. subsidiary AOI Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AOI Seicha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.36 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":28381187899497,"sku":"aoi-gyo03-010","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":28381187932265,"sku":"aoi-gyo03-100","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0163.AX_AOI_Seicha_Heritage_Grade_Gyokuro_for_Competition_Aichi-ken.jpg?v=1751595418"},{"product_id":"nagatani-tea-organic-uji-gyokuro-gokou-uji-midori","title":"#0510.K6 Nagatani Tea: Uji Gyokuro - Gokou \u0026 Uji Midori (JAS Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA high quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e from the family-owned tea factory, Nagatani Tea. This gyokuro was made from two cultivars that are from the Kyoto prefecture: Gokou and Uji Midori. With the gokou cultivar known for its' rich umami and the Uji Midori characteristic of its aromatic characteristics (floral, creamy aroma), please delight in the dance of these two cultivars! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA bit more about these two cultivars (for those who are curious): \u003c\/em\u003eThese two cultivars were specifically developed to suit the soil and climate of Kyoto prefecture. Both are cultivars that are well-suited for shading, therefore, it is often made into gyokuro or matcha. G\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eokou is perhaps the more common, characteristic with its' earthy aroma and deep umami. \u003c\/span\u003eThe aromatic Uji Midori cultivar \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewas selected in 1985 from a seed of zairai (native) tea bushes from Uji. In comparison to the gokou, it is still quite a rare cultivar perhaps because it does not leave a strong impression with its' lighter umami. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gokou \u0026amp; Uji Midori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: JAS certified organic, shaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yuyadani Valley, Ujitawara Town, Kyoto Prefecture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nagatani Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zF6YpwXixqDkXquf8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSowari-12-3 Yuyudani, Ujitawara, Tsuzuki District, Kyoto 610-0221, Japan.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nagatani Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuya Nagatani, his father, and his grandfather operate a tea factory in the heart of Japan's historical tea production region, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/ujitawara?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c266d6914\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUjitawara, Kyoto\u003c\/a\u003e, for more than 120 year. The teas they provide Yunomi come from their own tea fields, where they practice organic cultivation. \u003cspan\u003eFollow Yuya Nagatani on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nagatani Tea Factory\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nagatani_tea_factory\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nagatani Tea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Packed by Yunomi (not certified organic)","offer_id":40583770833001,"sku":"ngt003-010","price":900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag (JAS certified organic)","offer_id":32865376108649,"sku":"ngt003-100","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag (not certified organic)","offer_id":47681907425385,"sku":"ngt003-1kg","price":59000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Original bags","offer_id":47681997176937,"sku":"ngt003-100x10","price":59000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/F062D256-83D7-40B4-96AB-E4010999BFB1.jpg?v=1692080396"},{"product_id":"chiyonoen-tea-garden-mountain-grown-yame-gyokuro-heritage-grade","title":"PREORDER available late June 🍵 2026 #0263.F2 Chiyonoen Tea Garden: Mountain-Grown Yame Heritage Gyokuro 伝統本玉露 (Naturally Grown)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo make this high quality gyokuro from Chiyonoen in the beautiful mountains of Yame (Fukuoka prefecture), a shelf is built over the tea bushes  and straw woven with straw is spread over the entire tea fields. This method is considered one of the traditional shading methods to make gyokuro and is quite rare these days! After being shaded for 20 days, the tea leaves are harvested. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/how-does-shading-affect-the-type-and-quality-of-tea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=62a37a554\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy shading for a long period of time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (which is a typical process to make gyokuro), the growth of catechin which creates the bitter taste in tea is suppressed and the umami and richness will be emphasized. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo steep this tea, prepare your hot water (or cool off to) 50 ℃ so that the tea leaves are soaked and wait for 2 minutes. Please enjoy the traditional taste and aroma that spreads in your mouth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita, Okumidori \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude about 600 meters. Made from tea plants originally planted in 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: May change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiyonoen Tea Farm is a small tea garden operated by husband and wife farmers Masashi and Eri Harashima deep in the mountains of Yabe Village, Fukuoka, Japan. The 3rd generation farm specializes in high grade mountain-grown sencha and gyokuro. Established by his grandfather and the farm's namesake, Chiyokichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" alt=\"Learn more about Chiyonoen Tea Garden\" href=\"\/collections\/chiyonoen-tea-garden\"\u003eLearn more about Chiyonoen Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43125590360169,"sku":"cyngy01-010-y26","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":40686436057193,"sku":"cyngy01-100-y26","price":7700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025 harvest - 50% off] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":39375599304809,"sku":"cyngy01-010-y25","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/chiyonoen-tea-garden-13-mountain-grown-yame-gyokuro-heritage-grade-837760.jpg?v=1752720290"},{"product_id":"chiyonoen-tea-garden-mountain-grown-yame-gyokuro-premium","title":"PREORDER available late June 🍵 2026 #0264.F2 Chiyonoen Tea Garden: Mountain-Grown Yame Gyokuro, Premium 高級玉露 (Naturally Grown)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make this premium gyokuro, a shelf is built over the tea bushes  and straw woven with straw is spread over the entire tea fields. This method is considered one of the traditional shading methods to make gyokuro and is quite rare these days! After being shaded for 20 days, the tea leaves are harvested. \u003c\/span\u003eBy shading for a long period of time (which is a typical process to make gyokuro), the growth of catechin which creates the bitter taste in tea is suppressed and the umami and richness will be emphasized. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo steep this tea, prepare your hot water (or cool off to) 50 ℃ so that the tea leaves are soaked and wait for 2 minutes. Please enjoy the traditional taste and aroma that spreads in your mouth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita, Okumidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude about 600 meters. Made from tea plants originally planted in 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiyonoen Tea Farm is a small tea garden operated by husband and wife farmers Masashi and Eri Harashima deep in the mountains of Yabe Village, Fukuoka, Japan. The 3rd generation farm specializes in high grade mountain-grown sencha and gyokuro. Established by his grandfather and the farm's namesake, Chiyokichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chiyonoen-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLearn more about Chiyonoen Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":39375599370345,"sku":"cyngy02-010-y26","price":770.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":40569397772393,"sku":"cyngy02-100-y26","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/24AC0EF2-8F4C-4813-85DA-C25000EC3B08.jpg?v=1762563296"},{"product_id":"nagatani-tea-gyokuro-gokou-single-cultivar-from-ujitawara-kyoto","title":"#0506.K6 Nagatani Tea: Gyokuro Gokou, Single Cultivar from Ujitawara, Kyoto (Naturally Grown)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDouble shaded for 30 days, this single cultivar \u003ca title=\"Gyokuro\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e hails from the Nagatani Tea’s own field in the famous tea producing region, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/ujitawara?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c266d6914\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUjitawara, Kyoto prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe gokou cultivar is an unregistered \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecultivar that was specifically made to suit the soil and climate of Kyoto prefecture. This cultivar is very well-suited for shading and therefore makes a high quality gyokuro! With a distinct and unique aroma that reminds one of earth, Nagatani Tea's gyokuro gokou may be extra special as it comes from the birthplace of Japanese tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gokou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown without pesticides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yuyadani Valley, Ujitawara Town, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nagatani Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zF6YpwXixqDkXquf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSowari-12-3 Yuyudani, Ujitawara, Tsuzuki District, Kyoto 610-0221, Japan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zF6YpwXixqDkXquf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nagatani Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuya Nagatani, his father, and his grandfather operate a tea factory in the heart of Japan's historical tea production region, Ujitawara, Kyoto, for more than 120 year. The teas they provide Yunomi come from their own tea fields, where they practice organic cultivation. \u003cspan\u003eFollow Yuya Nagatani on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nagatani Tea Factory\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nagatani_tea_factory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nagatani Tea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May","offer_id":40478541217897,"sku":"ngt004-010","price":810.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May","offer_id":32869505564777,"sku":"ngt004-100","price":5280.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ bulk bag","offer_id":47681984168041,"sku":"ngt004-1kg","price":52000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":47681990787177,"sku":"ngt004-100x10","price":52000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/nagatani-tea-gyokuro-gokou-single-cultivar-from-ujitawara-kyoto-naturally-grown-479374.jpg?v=1692168969"},{"product_id":"nagatani-tea-gyokuro-uji-hikari-single-cultivar-from-ujitawara-kyoto","title":"Not Available #0507.K6 Nagatani Tea: Gyokuro Uji Hikari, Single Cultivar from Ujitawara, Kyoto","description":"A single cultivar gyokuro from Nagatani Tea based in Ujitawara, Kyoto prefecture (birthplace of Japanese tea). The Uji hikari is an unregistered cultivar that is from Uji, Kyoto prefecture specifically for shaded teas. The cultivar is characterised to be refreshing but rich with a mellow aroma and finest umami. If you are a gyokuro lover, you may even want to compare this gyokuro with Nagatani Tea's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nagatani-tea\/products\/nagatani-tea-gyokuro-gokou-single-cultivar-from-ujitawara-kyoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egokou gyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e to compare across region-specific cultivars. \n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Uji Hikari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Conventional (non-organic) cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yuyadani Valley, Ujitawara Town, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nagatani Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zF6YpwXixqDkXquf8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSowari-12-3 Yuyudani, Ujitawara, Tsuzuki District, Kyoto 610-0221, Japan. \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nagatani Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuya Nagatani, his father, and his grandfather operate a tea factory in the heart of Japan's historical tea production region, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/ujitawara?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c266d6914\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUjitawara, Kyoto\u003c\/a\u003e, for more than 120 year. The teas they provide Yunomi come from their own tea fields, where they practice organic cultivation. \u003cspan\u003eFollow Yuya Nagatani on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nagatani_tea_factory\/\" title=\"Nagatani Tea Factory\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nagatani Tea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May","offer_id":32869513199721,"sku":"ngt005-010","price":650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May","offer_id":32869513232489,"sku":"ngt005-100","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/nagatani-tea-gyokuro-uji-hikari-single-cultivar-from-ujitawara-kyoto-606049.jpg?v=1663993463"},{"product_id":"osada-tea-organic-gyokuro-saemidori-single-cultivar","title":"#0560.K2 Osada Tea: Organic Gyokuro, Saemidori Single Cultivar (Kagoshima) 有機玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more steeping tips including cold steeping and ice steeping, please see Yunomi's \u003ca href=\"\/steep\" title=\"Steeping Guides\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esteeping guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5g, \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70C\/160F, 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep 2-3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGyokuro Steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Steeping: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5g, \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 minutes, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60C\/140F, 20 ml. You are attempting to extract primarily umami flavor into a concentrate syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 seconds, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80C\/176F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3rd - 4th Steepings\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 seconds, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80C\/176F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Osada Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"Osada Natsumi, Osada Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/osada-natsumi_480x480.jpg?v=1633505215\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/osada-natsumi_480x480.jpg?v=1633505215\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1948, Osada Tea is an award winning producer and wholesaler of Japanese tea, focusing on organic tea production, and working closely with the farmers of the Isagawa Tea Agriculture Cooperative in Haruno Village, Tenryu Region of Shizuoka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4th generation tea master, Osada Natsumi, holds 8th-dan rank of tea appraisal, is registered as a Japanese Tea Instructor, and was Champion of the 58th National Tea Appraisal competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Osada Tea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz (non-certified organic Yunomi sample bag)","offer_id":39654285541481,"sku":"osdTP01-010","price":900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g \/ 1.76 oz \/ JAS certified organic package","offer_id":39654285574249,"sku":"osdTP01-050","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ bulk bag","offer_id":39654285607017,"sku":"osdTP01-1kg","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/osada-tea-organic-gyokuro-saemidori-single-cultivar-kagoshima-949743.jpg?v=1663993656"},{"product_id":"osada-tea-imperial-grade-gyokuro-yamagakure-from-okabe-shizuoka","title":"#0566.S5 Osada Tea: Imperial Grade Gyokuro, Yamagakure from Okabe, Shizuoka 極上玉露 山がくれ","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more steeping tips including cold steeping and ice steeping, please see Yunomi's \u003ca href=\"\/steep\" title=\"Steeping Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esteeping guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5g, \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70C\/160F, 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep 2-3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGyokuro Steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Steeping: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5g,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime: 2-3 min. Water: 50C\/122F, 60-80 ml\u003c\/span\u003e. 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Please enjoy the traditional taste and aroma that spreads in your mouth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude about 600 meters. Made from tea plants originally planted in 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiyonoen Tea Farm is a small tea garden operated by husband and wife farmers Masashi and Eri Harashima deep in the mountains of Yabe Village, Fukuoka, Japan. The 3rd generation farm specializes in high grade mountain-grown sencha and gyokuro. 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This makes a karigane, or high grade stem tea, called \"shira-ore\" in the Kyushu region. The stems tend to have less flavor overall, but also less bitterness and more sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo steep this tea, prepare your hot water (or cool off to) 50 ℃ so that the tea leaves are soaked and wait for 2 minutes. Please enjoy the traditional taste and aroma that spreads in your mouth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude about 600 meters. Made from tea plants originally planted in 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiyonoen Tea Farm is a small tea garden operated by husband and wife farmers Masashi and Eri Harashima deep in the mountains of Yabe Village, Fukuoka, Japan. The 3rd generation farm specializes in high grade mountain-grown sencha and gyokuro. Established by his grandfather and the farm's namesake, Chiyokichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chiyonoen-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about Chiyonoen Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":40575039930473,"sku":"cyngy04-010-y26","price":550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":40575039996009,"sku":"cyngy04-100-y26","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 35 oz \/ bulk bag","offer_id":42441306636393,"sku":"cyngy04-1kg-y26","price":32500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0279.F2ChiyonoenTeaGarden._31Mountain-GrownYameGyokuroShira-ore_KariganeStemTea_Fukuoka.jpg?v=1752720912"},{"product_id":"0433-f2-kuma-tea-garden-fk030-tenkaichi-yamecha-gyokuro-saemidori-heritage-grade-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden-30g-gift-can","title":"ENGAWA - Tenkaichi 天下一 Heritage Gyokuro Saemidori — Award Winning Competition Grade (30g Gift Can #0433.F2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis competition grade saemidori cultivar \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro from Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/a\u003e was cultivated using traditional canopy shading and other techniques then handpicked in a micro-batch by tea farmer Masahiro Kuma (Yame Tea Kumaen). A small batch is submitted to the National Tea Competition each year. This gyokuro holds gentle and soft nuances of round fruits such as white peach and melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" title=\"Kuma Tea Garden FK030: Tenkaichi - Yamecha Gyokuro Saemidori Heritage Grade - 71st All Japan Tea Competition Grand Prize Winning Garden\" href=\"\/collections\/engawa\/products\/kuma-tea-gardens-saemidori-gyokuro-tenkaichi-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlso available in 10g and 100g sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring harvest was handpicked in April and won the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial \"FORTNUM \u0026amp; MASON BEST IN SHOW\" Award at the 2023 \u0026amp; 2024 Leafies Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis field produced \u003cstrong\u003e2017's 71st All Japan National Tea Competition, Gyokuro Category winning gyokuro (Minister's Award)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tea farmer Masahiro Kuma's winning gyokuro submission in 2017 was the only tea that received a perfect 200 out of 200 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, this gyokuro won the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Results of the Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/japaneseteaselection-paris.com\/fr\/resultats-2019\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris\u003c\/a\u003e Grand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e (shown in photo). This contest is judged by French food critics\/scholars and they will evaluate not just the taste and aroma but also the compatibility with French cuisine as well as the packaging. Some of the comments Kuma-san received indicated that it goes well with chocolate. In 2020 as well Tenkaichi won the \u003cstrong\u003eBronze Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in 2021 and 2022, won the \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e at this competition. In 2023, Tenkaichi won the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ukteaacademy.co.uk\/the-leafies\/\" title=\"The Leafies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortnum \u0026amp; Mason Best in Show Award and a Gold Medal at the Leafies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e held in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, the Tenkaichi was placed \u003cstrong\u003e9th at the National Tea Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a score of 194 \/ 200 points. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Tenkaichi\" means \"number one under the heavens\" and is used by many Japanese tea brands as their top gyokuro. But in Kuma-san's case in 2017, his gyokuro was truly the top in Japan, and fulfilled his son's Tanabata wish: \"ocha de ichiban\" --- \"to be number one in tea\" (Tanabata is the July 7th festival in which children place their wishes on bamboo branches). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother interesting bit of trivia is that Kuma-san and our other Gyokuro specialist Akio Kurihara (from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurihara Tea Farm\u003c\/a\u003e) are high school classmates and frequently compete against each other. In 2017, there were 100 entries and of the top 30, 24 were from Yame, Fukuoka, 4 from Kyoto, and 2 from Shizuoka. The saemidori cultivar also made up 28 of the top 30 entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4kg micro batch, handpicked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handpicked in April. Aged and released in September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shading begins in late March, and increased little by little for 3-4 weeks. Then the approx 10kg harvest is processed carefully as a micro-batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuma Tea Gardens","offers":[{"title":"30g \/ 1 oz \/ Harvested 2024 April 25 \/ Engawa Gift Can in Paulownia Gift Box","offer_id":41871813116009,"sku":"kmtgy01-030","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_Gift_Box_photo.jpg?v=1729586127"},{"product_id":"0908-k6-obubu-aracha-gyokuro-heavenly-drop","title":"#0908.K6 Obubu:  2026 Aracha Gyokuro Heavenly Drop　天のしずく玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavenly Drop Gyokuro is a rare tea with a silky and rich umami flavor accompanied by hints of caramel and a lingering melon aroma. Its elegant and slender dark green needles create a vibrantly pale green liquor. Shaded from the sun for three weeks before its spring harvest, Heavenly Drop Gyokuro is a truly luxurious tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObubu's teas are unrefined, or aracha, demonstrating tea as it is before post processing refinement steps are carried out by wholesalers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTea: 3g. Time: 2 min. Water: 60C\/140F, 100 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"368\" border=\"0\" class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight grassy sweetness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft and viscous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGokou \/ Okumidori \/ Saemidori\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWazuka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightly Steamed, Rolled, Dried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi  resealable bag","offer_id":42344997617769,"sku":"obt-gyhd-010-y26","price":980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":42344997650537,"sku":"obt-gyhd-100-y26","price":6870.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42344997683305,"sku":"obt-gyhd-1kg-y26","price":58300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 5kg (1kg x 5 bags) \/ 11 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42345038676073,"sku":"obt-gyhd-1kgx5-y26","price":252000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0908.K6Obubu.ArachaGyokuroHeavenlyDrop_KyotoPrefecture.jpg?v=1773367727"},{"product_id":"uji-gyokuro-hoshun","title":"#0880.K6 Nishide Tea: Ujitawara Gyokuro Hoshun Naturally Grown by Farmer Katsutani Kenji  農家勝谷さんの伝統本玉露ほうしゅん","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from a rare cultivar, hoshun 鳳春 (spring phoenix), this gyokuro has recently been highly sought after by gyokuro connoisseurs in Japan for it's delicate, sweet flavor profile. Grown from the seed of a samidori cultivar plant, hoshun flushes 10 days earlier than the standard Yabukita cultivar and is meant for early harvesting to create high grade tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor\u003c\/strong\u003e: light and translucent on first steeping, opaque and green on second+ steeping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Canopy-Shaded for 3-4 weeks, steamed lightly, rolled, dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1st Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60˚C\/140˚F, 1 cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0˚C\/176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3rd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 45 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚C\/19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\"\u003eNishide Tea Factory \u003c\/a\u003e(Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/aracha\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":42363472871529,"sku":"nsd-hoshun-y25-010","price":850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi Original Resealable Gold Bag","offer_id":42363472904297,"sku":"nsd-hoshun-y25-100","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMAGE-EDIT_a13830f6-ce35-47ba-9f24-4111d995f7f7.png?v=1756424941"},{"product_id":"0064-f2-kuma-tea-garden-heritage-grade-yame-gyokuro-blend","title":"#0064.F2 Kuma Tea Garden: Heritage Grade Yame Gyokuro Blend 八女伝統本玉露ブレンド","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kuma-tea-gardens\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuma Tea Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e’ award winning saemidori sencha is a tea which will make you pleasantly realize that Japanese tea can indeed be sweet. This tea is their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehatsu-tsumi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esencha, which is their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"First picking\" or the tea farmer's very first harvest of the spring season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe saemidori cultivar is known for its brilliant color and brilliant green is exactly what you get with this leaf when steeping at hotter temperatures. Besides the pleasant color, the surprising amount of umami flavor despite zero shading (i.e., it is a sencha) is a testament to Kuma-san's soil development and care for his tea bushes. This saemidori sencha received the gold medal (Prix D'OR) in the Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA note from Kuma-san (tea farmer):\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA tea which is representative of Yame-cha (Yame, Fukuoka’s tea) with a mellow taste and rounded sweetness. We are proud to present you with this sencha that can be characterized by a soft but rich condensed taste and a refreshing flavor, which we hope will make your heart content! When brewed with ice, the rich umami and sweetness that this tea produces will make you mistake it for a gyokuro… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe refreshing aroma of this tea upon opening this tea package is exquisite and inviting. We will be delighted if you may enjoy this authentic tea from Yame! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe find that this tea is so delicate, you can have a lot of fun steeping it like a gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st steeping - Tea: 3g. Time: 3 min. Water: 40C\/104F, 30 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd steeping - Time: 20 sec. Water: 90C\/194F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3rd steeping - Time: 60 sec. Water: 90C\/194F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, these are just guidelines (and may differ on our label). You can and should adjust according to your preference. More tea \/ less water \/ longer time for a stronger flavor; lower temperature for more sweetness \/ hotter temperature for more bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Profile \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweetness：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRichness：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonestness：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeauty：★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 14th 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cd45aa1f9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: A long chumushi (regular) but not quite fukamushi (deep steamed) creating leaf that is largely powdery but retains some shape and a tea liquor that is deep green and opaque when steeped at a hot temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese tea instructor \u003cstrong\u003eKazumi Nakatani\u003c\/strong\u003e manages Kuma Tea Gardens as a brand representing her tea farmer uncles and cousins, and uses her expert palette to design exquisite sencha and gyokuro teas from the leaves farmed by her extended family. Cousin \u003cstrong\u003eMasahiro Kuma\u003c\/strong\u003e is quickly becoming a legend in Japan, having won the top prize (Minister's Award) for the gyokuro tea category at the 2017 National Tea Competition. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kuma-tea-gardens\" title=\"Kuma Tea Gardens\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the family here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kuma Tea Gardens","offers":[{"title":"[2025] 20g \/ 0.7 oz \/ May \/ silver bag in Yunomi  paper box","offer_id":42730579951721,"sku":"kmble-20-y25","price":5700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2025] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi resalable bag in wooden box","offer_id":42730579984489,"sku":"kmble-100-y25","price":26400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0064.F2KumaTeaGarden.HeritageGradeYameGyokuroBlend.heic?v=1765783936"},{"product_id":"rin-collection-suikei-gyokuro-kukicha","title":"#1013.TX  Rin（凛）- 翠茎 Suikei \/ Gyokuro Kukicha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRin (凛) \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither too traditional nor overly trendy, Rin sits comfortably in between—a tea line where sophistication is felt, not announced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRin is a fashionable, refined tea line created for those with quiet confidence and a strong sense of style. 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