SAORI GYOKURO BOX
Premium Gyokuro
Description
2024 harvest
SAORI is an exclusive premium dento hon gyokuro, selected and prepared for IKKYU by tea master Kiya san in Yame.
A single-cultivar, single-origin gem made from Yabukita, SAORI was plucked around mid May. Kiya san explains that compared to early-season varieties, this delicate and balanced tea has a sweeter flavor, is more savory and slightly more astringent as well.
SAORI has the sweetness and umami typical to all gyokuro from Hoshino in YAME, but also has the astringency inherent to Yabukita, which gives it a lingering aftertaste.
Hand-picked and covered by traditional rice straw mats, SAORI benefits from the demanding Japan Geographical Indication "GI" mark, proving that it was grown and processed according to Yame dento hon gyokuro traditions.
SAORI comes in a box of 5 bags of 8g each. Storage recommendations: keep in a cool, dry place, or even in your refrigerator.
Please note: Water temperature for this Gyokuro is very low : 40C / 104F. Keep this temperature for the 3 brewings and for the following time : 1st Brew 2min, 2nd and 3rd Brew 1min.
For a perfect brewing experience you can use a flat Gyokuro teapot that allow the leaves to be evenly spread.
Information
Net Weight: 5x8gHarvest: 2024Origin: 100% Japanese tea from YameQuality and type: Premium Gyokuro Organic: No Cultivars: Yabukita Conservation: 6 months unopened Optimal tasting: within 20 days after openingBrewing Instructions
For the second and third brew, use the exact same water quantity and temperature but steep the leaves only for 60s. After the third you can gently increase the temperature as per tasting. |
Tea for 2 6g / 0.21 oz |
| Water40ml / ~ 1.35 fl oz |
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Temperature40C / 104F |
 | Time120s |
Tasting Guide
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KIYA YASUHIKO
Kiya Yasuhiko the Third (heir and third owner of Kiya-Hoyuen) is a certified Japanese Tea Appraiser (out of a total of 39 in Japan). He works to spread new ideas and concepts about Japanese tea and promote Yame tea, gyokuro and tea culture in general.
We are honored to propose Kiya san’s incredible teas and be able to collaborate together on new ways to enjoy green tea by going beyond the traditional approach. Kiya san has developed exclusive teas for IKKYU. His deep and unique knowledge of tea along with the quality of Kiya san’s products will lift you to the highest levels of Japanese green tea.
