Gyokuro Zuimei by Ocha no Kanbayashi – 100g
Zuimei gyokuro by Ocha no Kanbayashi is a premium quality green tea with a sweet, savory, and umami flavor. Its needle-like leaves are selected from the most precious ones for an extraordinary tea.
€ 46,00 VAT included
To best enjoy this tea:
- Quantity: 6g of leaves per 150ml of water.
- Temperature: 40-50°C.
- Brewing time: 1.5 minutes.
Type: gyokuro
Name: Zuimei (瑞茗, young sprout )
Origin: Japan (Uji, Kyoto)
Producer: Ocha no Kanbayashi
Packaging: 100g
The Kanbayashi family, originally from a powerful clan in the Ayabe region, moved to Uji in 1558 (Eiroku era) and has since served both the imperial court and the shogunate, becoming official tea masters during the Edo period. Today, led by Teruyo Kanbayashi-san, the company continues to honor its ancestral legacy, combining traditional and modern techniques to preserve the essence of tea, its taste, color and aroma.
The Uji area, with its unique climate and terroir, is the ideal place for tea cultivation. Here, the monk Myōe began cultivating tea about 800 years ago, and since then Uji has become synonymous with the highest quality tea. Ocha no Kanbayashi selects premium leaves from each field, highlighting the unique characteristics of each area, to create exceptional teas.
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Description
The young sprout of Uji
Zuimei (瑞茗) gyokuro is a premium quality green tea. It is produced by the historic and renowned Ocha no Kanbayashi company in Uji (Kyoto). Its name, meaning “young sprout,” indicates that only the best and most tender leaves are used. They are carefully selected to create this extraordinary gyokuro.
Its needle-like, deep green leaves release a fresh and profound aroma. They feature an elegant sweetness, a rich savoriness, and an intense umami that make it unique. This makes it perfect for those seeking excellence in Japanese tea.
FAQ
What is Zuimei gyokuro?
Zuimei gyokuro is a premium quality green tea. It is made with leaves selected from the most precious ones. This gives it a fresh, deep aroma and a sweet, savory, and umami flavor.
Why is Zuimei gyokuro so special?
Because it is produced by Ocha no Kanbayashi, one of the oldest and most renowned tea companies in Uji. Its needle-like leaves have a deep green color that releases a unique aroma and flavor.
How do you prepare Zuimei gyokuro?
Use 6g of leaves per 150ml of water at 40-50°C and steep for 1.5 minutes to get a perfect tea.
