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Gyokuro
Cool玉露 (Yù Lù)
Green · Japan (originally Chinese method)
Japan's most premium green tea, shade-grown for 20+ days before harvest. Intensely sweet and umami-rich. Originally Chinese method (玉露) exported to Japan centuries ago.
Flavor Profile
Intensely sweet, umami, seaweed-like, creamy
Caffeine Level
High
Brewing Guide
Temperature
50-60°C (122-140°F)
Amount
5g per 100ml
Steep Time
2-3 min
Number of Steeps
3 steeps
Health Benefits
- ✓ Very high in L-theanine (calm focus)
- ✓ Rich in chlorophyll
- ✓ Antioxidant-dense
- ✓ Promotes concentration
Suits These Body Types
Avoid If
yang deficiency