Brewing Gyokuro

  • Gyokuro or Gyokuro Karigane (2cups)
    • Tea leaves: 1 1/2 tablespoons (7 - 8g)
    • Water temperature: 60 - 70C (140 - 158F)
    • Amount of water: 200ml (7.04fl oz)
    • Waiting time: 1 1/2 - 2min.
    Gyokuro's best features are its sweetness and mellow aroma. It is better to brew with low temperature water to enhance the sweetness and avoid any bitter taste.

    All Hibiki-an teas can be brewed three times with full flavor.