GYOKURO
WHAT IS gyokuro ?
Gyokuro is the king of Japanese green teas and is a delicate and exclusive beverage that requires enormous amounts of skill and work. It’s so rare because it’s so difficult to make.
If you are looking for the best green tea experience, then look no further than our exclusive selection of gyokuro! This delicate tea brews to a beautiful shade of emerald green, and has an exquisite flavor that makes it one of the world’s most sought after varieties.
Many gyokuro available at IKKYU have received the highest awards in Japna. Gyokuro from Yame is the most appreciated of all Japan and is praised for its exceptional quality. It’s mild astringency and rich flavor make it an absolute delight to drink.
The tea leaves are cultivated using a special method where the young leaves are shaded from direct sunlight for around twenty days. Shading is usually done through dark plastic sheet, but in Yame, traditional farmers will use natural rice straw to make ‘Dento Hon Gyokuro’, the highest label of quality. This method creates an incredibly rich flavor profile with notes of sweetness and earthiness which balances out to create an exquisite cup of tea.
Compared to sencha, gyokuro tends to be smoother, more full-bodied, and less astringent. Gyokuro is also much richer than sencha in umami, due to its high levels of theanine. Thanks to the shading process, the rate of photosynthesis is significantly reduced, and less theanine gets converted into other compounds. For more information, visit our dedicated page and use our comparative chart to see at a glance the properties of our featured products.
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NOWEIGHT:100g/3.52 ozSweet and packed with umami, this rare dento hon gyokuro from Yame is rich in amino acids. An original blend made of three cultivars.PLAIN BAG :86 USDWASHI WRAPPED:90 USD
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NOWEIGHT:100gA rare blend of Kirari31 and Saemidori, an exclusive Yame dento hon gyokuro for the most demanding connoisseurs and lovers of savory umami.$192
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NOWEIGHT:16g/0.56 ozAn exquisite gift box combining 2x8g of award-winning dento hon gyokuro Kirari31 and a handmade coupe in clay to prepare an exceptional brew.$175
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:3 x 50G/1.76OZEXCELLENCE: A luxury box bringing together 3 x 50g of our finest green teas. The perfect gift for the most discerning tea connoisseurs.$84
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NOWEIGHT:8gOnly 5kg of this dento hon gyokuro made from the famous Kirari 31 cultivar are produced every year. A rare and exclusive treat, in very limited quantity.$50
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:250G/8.81OZA beautiful and prestigious green tea gift set, combining 125g of an award winning competition Gyokuro and Sencha, from the renowned area of Hoshinomura in Yame.$139
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:50G / 1.76 OZA limited-edition competition-grade Dento Hon Gyokuro from Yame. A blend of yamakai and kanaya midori, a concentration of umami and sweetness that comes in 5 bags of 8g in a beautiful wooden box.$82
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:320G/11.29OZA beautiful and prestigious green tea gift set, combining 160g of Gyokoru and 160g of premium Sencha, from the renowned area of Hoshinomura in Yame.$120
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:375G/13.11OZAn exceptional green tea gift set combining 125g of premium gyokuro and 2 x 125g of premium sencha, all of them grown in the mountainous area of Hoshino (Yame, Fukuoka).$144
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:100G / 5.37OZA beautiful luxury gift set, combining 100g of an award-winning Dento Hon gyokuro of Yame, and a white porcelain tea set from Arita.$163
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REGION:SagaORGANIC:YESWEIGHT:50G / 1.76OZA unique organic gyokuro with aromatic notes of wildflowers and dried honey that balance with refined notes of steamed asparagus. First harvest tea.PLAIN BAG :29 US$WASHI WRAPPED:32 US$
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:10G / 0.34OZA rare competition grade dento hon gyokuro from Yame. The finest of all, this award-winning gyokuro combines extraordinary sweetness and umami. In 10g or 50g bags.$18 – $81
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NOWEIGHT:50G / 1.76OZA remarkable premium Yame dento hon gyokuro, with complex notes of nori, fresh cut grass, and asparagus accent this tea’s light-hued liquor.PLAIN BAG :29 US$WASHI WRAPPED:32 US$
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:260G / 9.17OZA green tea luxury gift set, combing a dento hon gyokuro and a premium sencha carefully selected by green tea masters in Yame (130g each).$96
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:50G / 1.76 OZA dento-hon gyokuro from Yame with a full-bodied liquor with notes of nori, steamed artichoke hearts, and dried lily.PLAIN BAG :25 US$WASHI WRAPPED:28 US$
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:125G / 4.40 OZA luxury gift box of 125g of Dento Hon Gyokuro from Yame that won several national awards. An unforgettable tasting experience that will leave you breathless. For demanding connoisseurs.$120
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REGION:YAMEORGANIC:NoWEIGHT:50G / 1.76 OZA stunning premium Yame dento hon gyokuro, with complex and enveloping notes of miso and nori with hints of citrus and nasturtium.PLAIN BAG :36 US$WASHI WRAPPED:39 US$
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