DEAR MIDORI - Shizuoka Gyokuro - Pre-order

This shade-grown Gyokuro is hand-cultivated by master grower Katsuya Saito in the high-altitude mountain gardens of Hon'yama, Shizuoka. Crafted using a light steaming method (asamushi) to preserve the structural integrity of the leaf, its glossy, needle-like leaves release steady caffeine with a remarkably smooth profile. It steeps into a pale jade liquor delivering an intense, broth-like umami sweetness, delicate notes of fresh sea kelp, and practically zero bitterness. In Japan, Gyokuro of this master-tier quality is honored as the pinnacle of loose-leaf green tea, brewed at low temperatures for quiet moments of contemplation or shared as a gesture of deep hospitality.