SATORI
Premium Gyokuro
Description
First flush 2024 (shincha)
SATORI is an exclusive and stunning dento hon gyokuro blend prepared exclusively for IKKYU by Kiya san. This year, Kiya san blended the two amazing cultivars Kirari 31 and Tsuyuhikari.
This gyokuro reflects the remarkable attention to detail of Kiya-san. The rich and invigorating tea has been shaded with natural rice straw “sumaki,” which blocks at least 95% of the sunlight. Once one or more leaves appear from the new buds, the tea bushes are covered to block out sunlight.
Careful attention in preparation of this special tea, especially in relation to water temperature control, will bring out complex and enveloping notes of miso and nori with hints of citrus and nasturtium. You will be rewarded with a savory and umami-rich cup. Brewed at only 40C, SATORI yields great notes of iodine and fresh grass that will stay on your palate long after you have finished your cup.
Read the review of SATORI 2021 made by award-winning tea blogger Nicole at Tea for Me Please.
Special Brewing Instructions
For a single small cup (if you don't have one you can also use a sake cup, or one of our handmade Mirakugama cups) use only 3g of tea leaves.
Second brew : 40°C (104F) 60 seconds !
Third brew : 50°C (122F) 60 seconds !
Information
Net Weight: 50gHarvest: 2024Origin: 100% Japanese tea from YameQuality and type: Premium Gyokuro Organic: No Cultivars: Tsuyuhikari, Kirari 31 Conservation: 8 months unopened Optimal tasting: within 3 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
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Tea for 2 6g / 0.21 oz |
| Water30ml / ~ 1.00 fl oz |
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Temperature40C / 104F |
 | Time120s |
Tasting Guide
Aromatic Profiles
BODY
FLORAL
VEGETAL
FRUITY
ROASTED
NUTTY
WOODY
GRASSY
KIYA YASUHIKO
Kiya Yasuhiko the Third (heir and third owner of Kiya-horyouen) is a certified Japanese Tea Appraiser (out of a total of 39 in Japan). He works to spread new ideas and concepts about Japanese tea and promote Yame tea, gyokuro and tea culture in general.
We are honored to propose Kiya san’s incredible teas and be able to collaborate together on new ways to enjoy green tea by going beyond the traditional approach. Kiya san has developed exclusive teas for IKKYU. His deep and unique knowledge of tea along with the quality of Kiya san’s products will lift you to the highest levels of Japanese green tea.What Customers say
Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 14 Reviews
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JB
09/02/2024
José B.
Portugala nice surprise
this tea is really very good
G
06/16/2024
Greg
United StatesAll Time Favorite Gyokuro
I have been drinking Gyokuro for years and have tried many, many different types. This is my favorite by far. I taste a white sesame flavor mixed in with the umami and brothy vegetal flavors that are second to none. You really have to use 8 grams of tea for about 2.75oz of water at 104 f for 2min. But the full flavor and buttery mouth feel are extraordinary.
JB
03/02/2024
José B.
Portugalgreat gyokuro
exquisite unami taste
B
08/08/2023
Bennett
United StatesThe best
Having lived in Fukuoka and trying many teas before moving back to the U.S., I have to say this is the best gyokuro I have ever tasted. It is a work of art.
RL
03/08/2023
Robert L.
United StatesSatori Review
Superb tea. I cannot say enough for the quality of teas IKKYU offers. They have a very satisfied customer enjoying their tea as I write this.
