Gyokuro is a highly prized Japanese green tea with the rich and balanced characteristics highly sought after in tea. Compared to sencha, a Japanese green tea suitable for daily use, it is high in the amino acids that give richness to tea, often described as earthy balance or “Umami”. Theanine in Gyokuro has a calming and relaxing effect while its caffeine is a mild stimulant.
Since a pot is good for five or...