Uji Gyokuro 2-bottle set

Enjoy the finest Uji sake, aged for over a year in a storehouse.

Grown without direct sunlight, Uji Gyokuro is a special tea that is rich in umami flavor and leaves a lingering aftertaste on the tongue.

Perfect as a gift, for guests, or as a treat for yourself. A special tea.

Enjoy the unique sweetness and aroma that comes from aging in a storehouse for over a year.

Uji Gyokuro, known as a high-quality tea, is a unique product of Uji tea, blessed with the natural flavors of the region. By slowly steaming the tea in lukewarm water, you can enjoy the mellow sweetness and unique flavor of gyokuro. At Kyoto Rikyuen, we age the tea in our earthen storehouse for at least one to two years to bring out the full flavor of gyokuro.

Enjoy the rich flavor of gyokuro, which has been brewed over time and with great care.

The steaming time,
It creates the ultimate space and flavor.

Gyokuro contains a lot of amino acids, such as theanine, which is a flavor component, and is brewed at a low temperature to bring out its sweetness. If brewed at a high temperature, the bitter components will be extracted.

So, about 60°C

Let it sit on low heat for about 2 minutes.

The wonderful thing about Gyokuro is the time you spend waiting. It creates a truly exquisite atmosphere.

This tea is recommended for advanced drinkers.

High-quality Uji Gyokuro that you can rely on when you need it most

"Uji Gyokuro" is the finest tea among Uji's famous teas. It is a luxurious tea characterized by the sweetness and elegant aroma of Uji tea. It is a special tea that can be used for special occasions such as entertaining important guests, seasonal gifts, celebrations and funerals.

Uji Gyokuro 2-bottle set