MIYA
$31 – $34
Description
MIYA is a refined and remarkable dento hon gyokuro made by Kogacha Gyo in Yame. The tea highlights the wonders of the Saemidori cultivar with its rich umami characteristics and highly fragrant and sweet aroma. Complex notes of nori, fresh cut grass, and asparagus accent this tea’s light-hued liquor. As this tea is enjoyed, subtle notes of persimmon, edamame, and sweet pea will continue to develop over many steeps.
Packed with caffeine, this premium dento hon gyokuro should be enjoyed in the late morning or early afternoon. An extraordinary example of the excellency of Yame tea masters, one of the jewels of Kogacha gyo.
Producer
KOGA CHA GYOU
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Yame
Quality and Type
Premium Gyokuro
Organic
No
Cultivars
Sae midori
Tasting Notes
Packing
Aluminium bag with neutral gaz for best preservation.
Conservation
Unopened
8 months
Opened
3 weeks
Preparation for two cups
Tea quantity
6g /0.21oz
Water quantity
40ml /1.35oz
Temperature
60C / 140F
Brewing time
1 min. 40 sec.
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Tasting Guide
sweetness
A sweet-tasting tea is a very light tea that leaves a sensation of natural sweetness in the mouth.
UMami
Although there is no official translation of the word “umami”, some call it “savory taste”: it leaves a mild and lasting pleasant brothy after taste and is recognized as one of the five basic tastes (together with sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness). It also induces salivation and a furriness sensation on the tongue, stimulating the throat, the roof and the back of the mouth.
BITTERNESS
The natural bitterness of green tea comes from the way it is made. Unlike black and oolong teas, green teas are made from the unfermented leaves of the tea plant, which keeps the antioxidants intact, but also gives them the bitter taste. This bitterness can be regulated with the water temperature : the higher the more bitter and vice-versa.
CAFFEINE
Caffeine is a naturally-occurring stimulant, found in several plants. Caffeine is water soluble, and is extracted into the brewed cup when preparing tea. In most cases, tea has much less caffeine than coffee.
CATECHINS
Catechins are a type of polyphenol (EGCG) and are the main astringency component in green tea, long known as tannins. In order to release more catechins you will need higher brewing temperature at around 80 but this will also increase the astringency and bitterness of your tea because of the caffeine. Dont use such temperatures for Gyokuro.
THEANINE
L-theanine (here referred to as theanine) is an amino acid that has a relaxing, but not sedating, effect. It is renowned for its ability to put you in the ideal state of calm attentiveness. It can sharpen focus, while reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. Theanine can interact with caffeine, allowing a smaller dose of caffeine to have a stronger effect in terms of boosting concentration and alertness.
ASTRINGENCY
L-theanine (here referred to as theanine) is an amino acid that has a relaxing, but not sedating, effect. It is renowned for its ability to put you in the ideal state of calm attentiveness. It can sharpen focus, while reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. Theanine can interact with caffeine, allowing a smaller dose of caffeine to have a stronger effect in terms of boosting concentration and alertness.
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MIYA
$31 – $34
Description
MIYA is a refined and remarkable dento hon gyokuro made by Kogacha Gyo in Yame. The tea highlights the wonders of the Saemidori cultivar with its rich umami characteristics and highly fragrant and sweet aroma. Complex notes of nori, fresh cut grass, and asparagus accent this tea’s light-hued liquor. As this tea is enjoyed, subtle notes of persimmon, edamame, and sweet pea will continue to develop over many steeps.
Packed with caffeine, this premium dento hon gyokuro should be enjoyed in the late morning or early afternoon. An extraordinary example of the excellency of Yame tea masters, one of the jewels of Kogacha gyo.
Producer
KOGA CHA GYOU
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Yame
Quality and Type
Premium Gyokuro
Organic
No
Cultivars
Sae midori
Tasting Notes
Packing
Aluminium bag with neutral gaz for best preservation.
Conservation
Unopened
8 months
Opened
3 weeks
Preparation for two cups
Tea quantity
6g /0.21oz
Water quantity
40ml /1.35oz
Temperature
60C / 140F
Brewing time
1 min. 40 sec.
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