Gyokuro Saemidori

$23.00 CAD
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Certified Organic :

Gyokuro Saemidori is Japanese green tea at its most refined—luxurious, umami-rich, and unapologetically indulgent.

Grown under shade for several weeks before harvest, this Gyokuro develops exceptionally high levels of L-theanine, giving it its signature deep umami sweetness, velvety texture, and almost broth-like richness. The Saemidori cultivar is especially prized for its brilliant jade colour and naturally sweet, smooth character with virtually no bitterness.

The cup is intensely aromatic and layered: think sweet spinach, steamed greens, fresh sea air, and a lingering, creamy finish that coats the palate. This is not a “gulp it down” tea—this is a slow, quiet moment tea.

Why it’s special

  • Shade-grown for maximum sweetness and umami

  • Saemidori cultivar prized for colour, clarity, and balance

  • Low bitterness, ultra-smooth, deeply savoury

  • One of Japan’s most prestigious green teas

Brewing (worth doing properly)

  • Water: 50–60°C

  • Tea: 1 tsp per 8 -12 oz

  • Steep: 1 1/2 - 2 minutes

  • Re-steep 2–3 times, increasing temperature slightly, decreasing steep time

Yes, it’s a splurge. No, you won’t regret it.
Gyokuro Saemidori is what green tea tastes like when nothing is rushed and nothing is compromised.

About This Tea

Ingredients: Single origin, single estate, single cultivar Japan Green Tea

Nuances: Umami, artichoke, floral fresh Sencha

Steeping Essentials

• Teaspoon: 1 level
• Water: 12 oz, 140ºF / 60ºC
• Timer: 1 to 2 minutes
• Storage: Sealed light proof jar/tin in a cool cupboard. Keep away from heat and light sources.
• Best Before: 6-9 months depending on storage. Optimum freshness in the first 6 months after opening

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