GYOKURO-SENCHA SET
$96
2 in stock
Weight: 260g (2x130g) – 9.17oz (2×4.58oz)
2021 Harvest
Description
A luxury gift box of two unique green tea from Yame (130g each). One gyokuro that was recognized as “Best Gyokuro of 2017” and one sencha. Made by tea master Koga san, this award -winning dento hon gyokuro (traditionally made gyokuro with leaves shaded by rice straw) and this unique 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 is an extremely rare green tea box that Ikkyu is proud to be able to offer you. This extraordinary gift set will delight the most demanding green tea connoisseurs and lovers. It is a limited edition prepared by the producer, make sure to order today and not miss this opportunity!
It is also available as single gift box, with the Gyokuro only.
Producer
Aluminium bag in a can, packed in a blue cardbox.
1 Year
6 weeks
8g /0.28oz
40ml /1.35oz
40C / 104F
120s
6g /0.21oz
180ml /6.08oz
70C / 158F
60s
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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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GYOKURO-SENCHA SET
$96
2 in stock
Weight: 260g (2x130g) – 9.17oz (2×4.58oz)
2021 Harvest
Description
A luxury gift box of two unique green tea from Yame (130g each). One gyokuro that was recognized as “Best Gyokuro of 2017” and one sencha. Made by tea master Koga san, this award -winning dento hon gyokuro (traditionally made gyokuro with leaves shaded by rice straw) and this unique 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 is an extremely rare green tea box that Ikkyu is proud to be able to offer you. This extraordinary gift set will delight the most demanding green tea connoisseurs and lovers. It is a limited edition prepared by the producer, make sure to order today and not miss this opportunity!
It is also available as single gift box, with the Gyokuro only.
Producer
Aluminium bag in a can, packed in a blue cardbox.
1 Year
6 weeks
8g /0.28oz
40ml /1.35oz
40C / 104F
120s
6g /0.21oz
180ml /6.08oz
70C / 158F
60s
what is matcha ?
Matcha (抹茶) is a fine powdered green tea made from tencha leaves (shaded leaves) that benefits from high theanine contents. Matcha combines an elegant aroma and sweetness, and brings a pleasant state of relaxation to both body and mind. Because the leaf powder is dissolved in hot water, all of the tea nutrients are ingested, including those that are not water-soluble (vitamin A, protein, vitamin E, minerals, dietary fibers).
In Japan, matcha is enjoyed during the Tea Ceremony, according to the Sado principles. Even if you are no specialist, to prepare your daily matcha, you will need several key accessories, such as a chawan (matcha bowl), chashaku (bamboo scoop), a chasen (matcha whisk) and a kusenaoshi (chasen holder). Since 2021, our shop includes handmade chasen made in Takayama, Nara prefecture, with 100% Japanese bamboo. Feel free to browse our tea accessories section to complete or start your collection.
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CHERRY (verified owner) –
This set is beautiful and elegant and the tea is delicious . It makes a perfect gift for any occasion. As a tea lover, I drink tea every day so I would really appreciate if this set has a plain package version to increase the quantity of the tea by reducing package cost.
Joe (verified owner) –
Excellent value! 260 grams of the highest quality green tea. The sencha is refreshing and rich, while the gyokuro offers a special and unique flavor! Beautifully packaged!
squ4llz (verified owner) –
Perfect Set for beginner like myself
Casey Buckles (verified owner) –
Very beautiful set. Lovely to look at and reuse. The tea that came with the canisters was as fantastic as the paper covering the canisters. Well worth the purchase.