GYOKURO KARIGANE TEN "PUREMIUM" 50g

• Type: Gyokuro (4 weeks shading)
• Style: Asamushi
• Cultivar: Blend (Haruto, Saemidori, Seimei)
• Region: Shibushi, Kagoshima
• Harvest: April

This exceptional tea was created with the idea that even karigane – a tea made primarily from stems and stalks – can bear the mark of true mastery. While karigane is usually considered a byproduct of gyokuro leaf production, this Gyokuro Karigane “Puremium” is different: it was deliberately crafted as an excellent gyokuro for those who, for any reason, wish to avoid caffeine.

The stems come from the elite tea bushes that produce Sò, Zen, and Tenmei – the highest grades of gyokuro from Master Sakamoto’s farm. The entire garden was shaded for four weeks using the traditional method of textile covering on constructed frames. This long shading period enhanced the strong umami and deep sweetness, without any trace of astringency.

The result is a tea completely free of harshness, with an exceptionally smooth and harmonious taste, and a very low caffeine content. A perfect choice for evening relaxation or as a companion to afternoon meditation.

Original 50g pack, also suitable for archiving.
 

Compared to other gyokuro, karigane has significantly lower caffeine content, with high L-Theanine content.

 

 Dry leaf and infusion:

  

 

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SHUICHIRO SAKAMOTO

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Tea farm: Sakamoto-en
Terroir: Shibushi, Kagoshima, Japan

Elevation: 190 meters
Certification: EU and JAS certified tea farm since 1985

 

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Preparation

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 Kuyusu teapot 

 100 ml / 7g        55 °C       120 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 25 sec

( video ) 

 

1. Infusion:
Pour in water at 55°C (55°F) After two minutes of steeping, drain off every last drop.
2. Pour the infusion with water of the same temperature and pour off immediately.
3. and the next infusion pour gradually warmer water and extend the time of leaching until you are among the immortals.

 Packaged directly in Japan in original 50g resealable packaging to maintain maximum quality.