Gyokuro Imperiale

I’ve tried a lot of green teas, but this one has that deep, almost buttery sweetness I never get from cheaper leaves. The name “jade dew” makes sense once you see the vivid green color after brewing. It’s pricey, sure, but a little goes a long way and the flavor lingers nicely between sips.

I wasn't prepared for how smooth the umami hits on the second steep, and the leaves hold their flavor through several infusions. The price stings a bit, but this is genuinely the most refined green tea I've ever brewed at home.

The first steep smells like fresh, sweet spring grass with a soft umami finish that lingers ages on the tongue. I brewed it at a lower temp like the package suggested and the jade-green liquor is genuinely gorgeous. It’s pricey, but a little goes a long way when you can re-steep the leaves three tim