Category: LTO
Japanilaisen kevään vertauskuva, tämä ensimmäisen sadon Gyokuro on synonyymi vihreän teen kauden alkamiselle. Täynnä täyteläisyyttä ja suolaisuutta, tämä upea Gyokuro vaatimattomasti ylpeilee riisikrakkerin, rakuunan ja Pecorino Romanon mauilla.
The salinity really comes through on the first sip, almost like a savory broth more than a tea. It's got that rich, umami depth that makes you slow down and actually taste it, and the rice-like notes linger nicely. Perfect for those quiet mornings when you want something that feels special.
The grassy aroma hits the moment the pouch opens, and the liquor itself is like a sip of spring rain. I brewed it around 50°C and got that rich, almost savory finish that lingers nicely.
That salty-sweet umami kick is something else—it’s like the ocean and a warm rice bowl had a tea baby. Brewed it low and slow and the broth turned a deep, comforting green; I’ve already gone through half the bag in a week.
