Wholesale Gyokuro Kusanagi of Uji - Umami of the Japanese Gardens

Umami Notes Marine Vegetal Sweet Smooth Nori Seaweed TEMP 55°C Temperature TIME 2 min 30 Infusion DOSE 4 g Per cup CAFFEINE 130 mg Level Infusion timer Use my interactive online timer to precisely respect the 2 minutes 30 seconds of extraction required for this exceptional tea. Open the THÉ.ŌLOGY timer Composition Shade-Grown Green Tea – Pearl of the Uji Gardens Gyokuro represents the pinnacle of Japanese green tea craftsmanship. Grown exclusively in the Uji region (Japan), this tea undergoes a unique shading process during the final three weeks before harvest. This ancestral technique boosts chlorophyll and L-theanine production, creating an aromatic palette of rare complexity. Cultivar & Terroir My Gyokuro comes from the historic gardens of Uji, the birthplace of tea culture in Japan. Producers use traditional bamboo structures covered with straw mats to create the gradual shading that distinguishes this tea. This 90 percent reduction of sunlight slows leaf growth and intensifies their amino acid content. Organoleptic Profile Gyokuro is distinguished by its pronounced umami flavor (evoking dashi broth or nori seaweed). On the palate, it develops a remarkably creamy and velvety texture, with no trace of astringency or bitterness. The liquor has a characteristic translucent jade green color. Aromatic Profile Body 9/10 Astringency 2/10 Sweetness 8.5/10 Umami 9.5/10 Craftsmanship My Selection Process The selection of my Gyokuro results from a rigorous process established with my producer partners in Uji. I personally visit the tea gardens in Japan every spring to assess the quality of the new harvests. Each lot is tasted according to the traditional Japanese protocol before approval. Direct relationship with producers My partnership with the Tanaka family, tea producers for six generations in Uji, is based on mutual trust. I work directly with them, ensuring fair compensation that values their ancestral expertise. Certifications & Commitments Organic Agriculture JAS Pesticide-Free Certified Full Traceability The JAS certification guarantees compliance with some of the strictest Japanese organic standards in the world. My laboratory analyses confirm the total absence of residues. Details Full Identity Card Full name Uji Gyokuro Type Shade-grown Japanese green tea Origin Uji, Japan Harvest First spring harvest, April-May Liquor Translucent jade green, emerald highlights Profile Intense umami, marine notes, vegetal sweetness, creamy Caffeine 120-140 mg/cup (high level) L-theanine 160-180 mg/cup Temperature 50-60°C (optimal 55°C) Duration 2 minutes 30 Dosage 4-5 g / 200 ml Format 100 g Preparation & Tasting Tips