GYOKURO & SENCHA SET II
Premium Sencha
Description
A luxury gift box of two unique green tea from Yame (130g each), one gyokuro and one sencha. Made by tea master Koga san, this dento hon gyokuro (traditionally made gyokuro with leaves shaded by rice straw) and this premium sencha served aboard the deluxe train “Seven Stars in Kyushu” will impress all green tea connoisseurs.Packed in two elegant cans, the set is presented in a box. This beautiful gift set will delight green tea connoisseurs and lovers.
The sencha can also be purchased separately in 100g bags (sencha MAIKI).
Information
Harvest2024
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Chiran and Yame
Quality and Type
Premium Gyokuro, Premium Sencha
Cultivars
Gyokuro: Yabukita
Sencha: Sae-Midori
Conservation: 1 year unopened
Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after opening
Brewing Instructions
Gyokuro
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Tea for 2 8g /0.28oz |
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Water 40ml /1.35oz |
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Temperature 40C / 104F |
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Time 120s |
Brewing Instructions
Sencha
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Tea for 2 6g /0.21oz |
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Water 180ml /6.09oz |
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Temperature 70C / 158F |
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Time 60s |
Producer Profile
KUMIKO KOGA
Koga Kumiko san represents the fourth generation at her family business KOGACHA GYO in Yame, Fukuoka. Working alongside her mother, president of the company, and her father, director of operations, she is a tea instructor.
Dedicated to lead her company through the challenges of the green tea industry in the 21st century, she is in charge of overseas sales. She also travels around the world to give tea seminars to introduce Yame green tea to foreign tea lovers.
What Customers say
Customer Reviews
4.8 Based on 13 Reviews
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BZ
01/22/2025
Beata Z.
CanadaA gift
Beautifully packed
H
11/24/2024
Hana
United StatesFirst Impressions: Gyokuro
The paper-covered tea can I am currently using was getting worn, so I figured it would be useful to order tea in a can in order to be able to reuse it with future bagged tea. The set arrived quickly and was beautifully packaged. Had I not needed the cans, it would have made a wonderful gift! On to the tea - it turns out this was a wonderful gift to myself! The gyokuro was intensely green and flavorful. I was able to make three cups from the same leaves. The last cup was still delicious, and it is likely I could have even brewed a fourth cup. Though the suggested brewing temp is 158 with 2 minutes of stepping, I usually prefer my tea brewed at much higher temps, 180 or 190, with a much shorter steep time. This makes a cup that is more astringent and bitter, which I enjoy. Today I brewed as I normally do, but will try it tomorrow following Ikkyu's recommendations.
DF
09/27/2024
Dale F.
Canadapretty good tea
not exactly what I was expecting in terms of the online description of the tea set. the flavour is good; very green, the umami flavour is on the low side. I would order again.
MM
09/25/2024
Mary M.
United StatesOn tea!
I love it and would like to be kept on your list.
CC
08/02/2024
Charles C.
HungaryIkkyu Tea
I am living in Europe and interested in Japanese tea. Ikkyu Tea are based in Japan and have an amazing selection of Japanese tea and tea making equipment. I was touched that Mr. A Bloise personally prepared my shipment. Everything was perfectly packed in multiple wrappings. Ikkyu Tea sell high quality tea at a fair price; they also sell competition teas (gold medal teas from leading growers). It is great to be able to enjoy Japanese tea in Europe. Thank you Ikkyu Team.
