Gyokuro 玉露 Shizuoka Green Tea

Gyokuro, which means “jade dew,” is Japan’s most prized leaf tea and the rarest expression of the shaded-tea tradition. Before harvest, the tea fields of Shizuoka are covered under a tana canopy for about twenty days. In the shade, the leaves deepen in sweetness and develop their characteristic jade color.

This gyokuro blends Okumidori and Yabukita from select first-harvest leaves. Okumidori lends body and a velvety texture, while Yabukita adds Shizuoka’s signature freshness and aroma. They are steamed and rolled with care to protect the richness built in the shade.

The result is a silky, deeply savory cup, with a gentle marine note, soft greens and a long, sweet finish.

Crafted for those who savor tea slowly.

Region: Shizuoka
Cultivars: Okumidori & Yabukita
Harvest: First Harvest 2025
Shading: Tana · 20 days
Processing: Steamed & rolled
Taste Profile: Silky and savory, with sweet kelp, butter lettuce and a honeyed, lingering finish
Brewing: 50–60°C · 2 min
Net Weight: 50 g