Gokyuzyo translates literally to "The Highest Grade" in Japanese. Among all the green tea harvested, Gokuzyo is the section of the best tea leaves based on taste, water level, aroma, and the quality of the leaf itself. Trained masters (called chya-shi in Japanese) pick the best tea leaves by hand, one leaf at a time. Please enjoy the best of what we offer. Features: ・ Vegan. ・ 100% Natural. ・ Gluten-free. ・ Sugar-free. ・ Non-GMO. ・ Single Origin. ・ Easy to prepare – Simply dip a tea bag into 8oz of hot water, wait 60-120 seconds, and enjoy! ・ Eco-friendly, biodegradable pyramid tea bag. Looking for a loose-leaf version? Try our Gokuzyo Aracha, which is of higher quality than this tea bag Aracha. Japanese Green Tea Co. (1-800-380-7030) provides customers in the USA with fresh, healthy, and high-grade green tea from Japan.