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玉露一心

Gyokuro Isshin

$29.99
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A shade-grown green tea, Asatsuyu Gyokuro that has a mellow umami flavor and unique sweetness.

Product Type
BUY ON AMAZON
At a Glance
High Caffeine
Umami Flavor
Good For Mornings
Kyoto, Japan

Isshin translates to ‘a moment of connection’, reflects the bond shared over tea.This Asatsuyu Gyokuro shade-grown green tea is cultivated in the shade for 20 days before harvest, producing a sweeter, less astringent tea with numerous health benefits. 

Even in Japan, this variety is considered rare. It is notably high in natural caffeine due to being shade-grown.
Tasting Notes

Gyokuro Isshin Shade-Grown Green Tea features a mellow umami flavor and unique sweetness. When brewed at a high temperature, the bitterness and astringency of the catechins and caffeine will become stronger.
Brew Guide

Use the amounts below as a guide—adjust to your taste preference.

  • Tea Leaves: 1 teaspoon (4g)
  • Water: 1 cup (8oz)
  • Water Temperature: 122°F (50°C)-140°F(60°C)
  • Steeping Time: 2 minutes (up to 3 times)
Health Benefits

  • Rich in L-theanine, antioxidants
  • Naturally high in caffeine.
  • Enhances focus and boosts immunity.
  • Promotes stress relief and relaxation.
  • Offers a balanced and invigorating wellness experience.
Meet the farmer
HIROSHI SATO-image

HIROSHI SATO

佐藤弘

From Kyoto, Japan

Sourced from a family-run farm in Kyoto, Japan—a prefecture that boasts producing some of the most high-quality, distinct Gyokuro—organically grown and carefully crafted in small batches.
Additional Details
Product Type Weight Dimensions
50g Tin (Loose Tea) 4 oz 3"H x 3"D x 3"W
50g Tin Refill (Loose Tea) 2.2oz 3"H x 3"D x 1"W
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玉露の淹れ方

HOW TO BREW GYOKURO

1 | Heat fresh, filtered water until boiled.

2 | Pour water into cups to warm the cup and cool down the water. You can also use a yuzamashi water cooler.

3 | Pour water over the tea leaves.

Recommended water temperature for Gyokuro is 122°F (50°C)-140°F (60°C). Try different brew times and temperatures to find your preference.

4 | Steep for 1.5-3 minutes. All of our teas can be steeped up to 3 times.

氷出汁

ICE BREW - KOORIDASHI GYOKURO

1 | Put the tea leaves in a kyusu or teapot (with a capacity of 500-700ml) without a tea strainer and spread thinly for easy extraction. 

*Using a tea strainer is not recommended, as the extracted tea may get lukewarm over time at room temperature. If you would like to use a tea strainer, we would encourage you to leave the ice to melt in the fridge overnight.

2 | Put the ice directly on top of the tea leaves. We recommend using ice made from filtered water or mineral water for a more delicious flavor.

3 | Leave the teapot at room temperature for 4 to 5 hours or leave it in the fridge overnight. After the ice melts, shake it gently to even out the tea extract. Pour into the cup(s). Enjoy the beautiful green color and wonderful umami flavor!

Customer Reviews

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BRIAN RAMKERRYSINGH
Excellent Tea!!!

All you need is just a few leaves steeped in a cup, and the taste and feeling lingers on!!!

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Melody
Contains Fine leaves

The price is high for me, but I enjoyed the taste of it.

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sj
Not for me—Isshin Gyokuro

This is certainly high-quality tea but it unfortunately didn’t work for me. For the price point, I found the umami underwhelming, and the tea has something like notes of pine needles that some may like but I don’t.

I brew the tea according to instructions, using a kyusu and good temperature control. I tried brewing the tea at different temperatures /times (50C-60C) and just could not hit in the right spot for a full bodied umami that I would expect for this price point.

The company has three grades of gyokuro, though, and maybe a higher grade would have been more satisfying.

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DMR
exquisite!

This is the third gyokuro I have tried in a week (we are tasting different brands and cultivars). And it is clearly the best one. First steep was creamy and sweet, second steep, I felt like I was drinking beautiful green dew. I think I had about 4 steeps and each one was great. Now I know why gyokuro is considered to be such a great tea. I love the tea tin --it is such a nice touch and much appreciated. I can't wait to try senbird's other teas. They clearly know what they are doing in the tea business.

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Stella A.
Great tea

I really do love this tea! First time buyer. It’s fresh, clean, and tastes great. I will keep buying it as long as it’s available.

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