Gyokuro Sou – Shibushi, Kagoshima

Product Name: Gyokuro – Sou

Producer: Sakamoto Tea Farm

Type: Gyokuro

Cultivar: Saemidori

Origin: Shibushi, Kagoshima

Harvested: Spring

Net weight: 1.76 oz / 50 g x 1 pack

Style: Loose leaf

Processed: Light steamed

Organic Certified: 382123001, Ehime Organic Agriculture Association, Japan

Taste: Milky umami

Water Color: Light green

Aroma: Grain-like aroma

Servings per Container: 12 servings

Farmer’s recommended way to brew for 1 cup:
-Leaf amount: 0.141 oz / 4 g
-Water temperature: 122 – 140°F / 50 – 60 °C
-Water amount: 2.029 fl oz / 60 ml
-Infusion time: 2 min.

Brewing steps:
1. Use soft water
2. Boil water for 5 min. to take out the air and chlorine
3. Adjust water temperature (transferring the water from one teaware to another (ex., teapot to cup) is a quick way to cool down the water temperature. For this tea, transfer three times.)
4. Put 1 heaping teaspoon of leaves into the teapot
5. Pour the adjusted temperature water into the teapot (1/3 cup water for 1 person) and put a lid on the teapot
6. Wait 2 min.
7. Pour the liquid from the teapot into the cup to the last drop