How do you brew Gyokuro?

Brew Gyokuro at 50-60°C (122-140°F) for 2-3 min. It can be steeped up to 3 steeps times. Caffeine level: High.

What are the benefits of Gyokuro?

Gyokuro benefits include: Very high in L-theanine (calm focus). Rich in chlorophyll. Antioxidant-dense. Promotes concentration. It has a Cool thermal nature, making it balanced for most body types.

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Name: Gyokuro (玉露, Yù Lù)
Type: Green
Origin: Japan (originally Chinese method)
Thermal Nature: Cool
Caffeine: High
Brewing: 50-60°C (122-140°F), 2-3 min, 3 steeps steeps

Gyokuro

Q: What is Gyokuro tea?

Gyokuro (玉露, Yù Lù) is a Cool Green tea from 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.

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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

yin deficiency balanced

Avoid If

yang deficiency

Gyokuro Quick Facts