What Is Gyokuro (玉露)? Exploring Japan’s Shade Grown Jewel

Gyokuro (玉露) is a very special type of Japanese green tea; it represents roughly 1% of Japan's annual tea production.

The name translates as "jade dew", probably because of its intense green colour; good gyokuro will provide one of the richest, most umami loaded tea journeys that you'll ever experience.

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