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Culinary Teas Gyokuro Green Tea
$18.49
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Experience the refined elegance of Culinary's Gyokuro, a premium Japanese green tea prized for its delicate complexity and light, refreshing character. Through shade-growing, this tea concentrates chlorophyll and amino acids, delivering distinctive herbaceous notes with a clean aroma and gently brisk finish that green tea enthusiasts seek.
Each steep reveals subtle depth and a pleasant vegetative profile—ideal for savoring multiple infusions throughout the day or enjoying as a cold brew. This blend brings authentic Japanese tea craftsmanship to your cup, whether you're starting your morning or unwinding in the afternoon.
Why You'll Love This Japanese Green Tea
- Distinctive herbaceous flavor with subtle complexity
- Light body perfect for multiple infusions
- Sourced directly from Japan for authenticity
- Clean aroma and naturally brisk finish
- Versatile for hot steeping or cold brewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Culinary Teas Gyokuro Green Tea compare to other green teas?
Gyokuro's shade-growing process concentrates chlorophyll and amino acids, creating a smoother, more herbaceous profile with greater depth than sun-grown varieties.
What's the best way to brew this tea?
Steep in water between 50–70°C (120–160°F) for 2–3 minutes. This blend shines with multiple infusions, revealing new layers with each steep. Cold brewing works beautifully too, bringing out natural sweetness.
Does Culinary Teas Gyokuro Green Tea have caffeine?
Yes, green tea naturally contains caffeine. This premium blend delivers a gentle, sustained lift—perfect for morning or afternoon tea time.
Specifications
- Ingredients: Green tea.
- Tea type: Premium Japanese green tea
- Origin: Japan
- Flavor profile: Herbaceous, light body, gently brisk
- Recommended water temperature: 50–70°C (120–160°F)
- Best for: Daily sipping, multiple infusions, cold brew
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Caffeine-Free: 0 mg per cup
Decaf: most caffeine removed; a small amount remains
Low Caffeine: 1–19 mg per cup
Medium Caffeine: 20–39 mg per cup
High Caffeine: 40+ mg per cup
Ingredients
Gyokuro Green Tea
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| Price | From $18.49 | $24.99 | $31.99 | $26.00 |
| Price per cup | from $0.89 / cup | $0.88 / cup | $0.81 / cup | Not listed |
| Brand | Culinary Teas | Teappo | Palais des Thés | Wight Tea Company |
| Tea type | Green tea | Green tea | Green tea | Green tea |
| Format | Loose leaf | Loose leaf | Loose leaf | Loose leaf |
| Caffeine | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Flavor notes | Fresh, Savory | Savory, Fresh, Smooth | Fresh, Savory, Smooth | Fresh, Savory |
| Key ingredients | Gyokuro Green Tea | Roasted Rice, Green Tea | Sencha Green Tea | Roasted Rice, Sencha Green Tea |
| Origin | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Organic | Organic | Organic | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brewing | 160°F · 2–3 min | 180°F · 2–3 min | 180°F · 2–3 min | Not listed |
Characteristics come from each brand's product information. Price per cup is an estimate: one tea bag or 2.5 g of loose tea per cup.
