Gyokuro Zuisetsu by Ocha no Kanbayashi – 100g
Zuisetsu gyokuro by Ocha no Kanbayashi is a premium green tea with a well-rounded, umami-rich aroma reminiscent of nori seaweed and purple flowers. Completely free of astringency.
€ 28,00 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: Zuisetsu (瑞雪, fresh snow )
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 fresh snow of Uji
Zuisetsu (瑞雪) 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 “fresh snow”, perfectly expresses the delicate and sweet freshness of this exquisite tea.
Its thin, deep green leaves release a well-rounded, pleasant, and umami-rich aroma. It calls to mind roasted nori seaweed and purple flowers (wisteria, violet). Furthermore, it is completely free of astringency. This makes it an easy-to-drink gyokuro, perfect for those seeking excellence in their daily lives.
FAQ
What is Zuisetsu gyokuro?
Zuisetsu gyokuro is a premium green tea made from shaded leaves, giving it a well-rounded, umami-rich aroma with no astringency.
Why is Zuisetsu gyokuro so special?
Because it is produced by Ocha no Kanbayashi, one of Uji’s oldest and most renowned tea companies, using thin, deep green leaves that release an aroma reminiscent of nori seaweed and purple flowers.
How do you prepare Zuisetsu gyokuro?
Use 6g of leaves per 150ml of water at 40-50°C and steep for 1.5 minutes to get a perfect tea.
