أوجي شوبين غيوكورو

The first steep hit me with a sweetness I wasn't expecting for a gyokuro, then the umami just rolled in and stayed for several rounds. I've been brewing it at 50°C for about two minutes and the fresh aroma on top is what keeps me coming back. This is the kind of tea that makes you slow down your who

The blending of different aged vintages gives it a depth I haven't found in other gyokuro, yet the fresh top notes keep every sip bright. I've already gone through half the bag in a week.

First steep and the aroma alone is worth it, but the way the umami builds through the second and third infusions is something else. I’ve had plenty of gyokuro, but the way these layered vintages balance richness with that fresh top note is a level above.