SATORI
$36 – $39
Description
This stunning dento-hon 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. Careful attention in preparation of this special tea 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.
Once one or more leaves appear from the new buds, the tea bushes are covered to block out sunlight. This tea yields great notes of iodine and fresh grass. These tastes will stay on your palate long after you have finished your cup. A rare tea, Satori requires great attention in its preparation, especially in the control of water temperature.
Producer
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Yame
Quality and Type
Premium Gyokuro
Cultivars
Yabukita, Yamakai, Gokou
Kiya san’s interview
Tasting Notes
Packing
Resealable vacuum bag, or aluminium bag with neutral gaz for best preservation.
Conservation
Unopened
8 months
Opened
3 weeks
Preparation
Tea quantity (1 person)
4g /0.14oz
Water quantity
40ml /1.35oz
Temperature
40C / 104F
Brewing time
120s
Reviews
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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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SATORI
$36 – $39
Description
This stunning dento-hon 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. Careful attention in preparation of this special tea 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.
Once one or more leaves appear from the new buds, the tea bushes are covered to block out sunlight. This tea yields great notes of iodine and fresh grass. These tastes will stay on your palate long after you have finished your cup. A rare tea, Satori requires great attention in its preparation, especially in the control of water temperature.
Producer
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Yame
Quality and Type
Premium Gyokuro
Cultivars
Yabukita, Yamakai, Gokou
Kiya san’s interview
Tasting Notes
Packing
Resealable vacuum bag, or aluminium bag with neutral gaz for best preservation.
Conservation
Unopened
8 months
Opened
3 weeks
Preparation
Tea quantity (1 person)
4g /0.14oz
Water quantity
40ml /1.35oz
Temperature
40C / 104F
Brewing time
120s
antonio vazquez (verified owner) –
Delicious
Mikhail Usachev (verified owner) –
This gyokuro has deep, rich taste and brings quite a philosophical mood(hence the name?). Highly recommend it to all gyokuro lovers.