China gyokuro

China Gyokuro - Premium Shade-Grown Green Tea

Step into the world of Japan's most celebrated shading technique, reimagined through the lens of China's finest growing regions. China Gyokuro is a rare and remarkable green tea that rewards patience and curiosity in equal measure.

Grown in Zhejiang Province, one of China's most celebrated tea-producing regions, this Gyokuro is shaded for several weeks before harvest, a traditional technique that limits photosynthesis and causes the leaf to produce elevated levels of chlorophyll and L-theanine. The result is a tea of extraordinary depth: a luminous jade-green liquor with a silky, almost creamy texture, a profound oceanic umami, and a lingering natural sweetness with no trace of bitterness. Brewed at lower temperatures to preserve its delicate character, this is a tea for those who seek something genuinely exceptional.

Why You'll Love It

• True Gyokuro character: Shade-grown using time-honoured techniques that produce intense umami and lush natural sweetness
• Silky, luxurious texture: The velvety mouthfeel is unlike any other green tea, rich, full, and deeply satisfying
• Calm, focused energy: High L-theanine content promotes a state of relaxed alertness without the jitters
• Multiple infusions: Quality shade-grown leaf rewards two to three steepings, each revealing new layers of flavour

Origins & Character

China Gyokuro is defined by its extraordinary umami, a savoury, ocean-like depth that unfolds slowly across the palate. The first sip delivers a wave of sweetness followed by a clean, mineral finish. The liquor is a deep, vivid jade-green, and the aroma has an almost grassy intensity, like fresh spring leaves after rain. Brewed at 65-70°C, bitterness is virtually absent, this is green tea at its most refined and expressive.

Functional & Wellness Benefits

Sourced from Zhejiang Province in eastern China, where the climate, soil, and generations of expertise combine to produce some of the world's finest green teas. Traditional shading techniques are applied in the weeks before harvest, concentrating flavour compounds and giving the leaf its characteristic deep colour and umami richness. Each batch is carefully selected to ensure the exceptional quality t leaf T tea lovers expect.

Traditional Wellness Benefits

Gyokuro is traditionally associated with mental clarity, calm focus, and antioxidant richness. Its elevated L-theanine content is valued for promoting a relaxed but alert state of mind, making it a popular choice for mindful moments and creative work.

*These statements reflect traditional use and are not intended as medical advice.

China Gyokuro is one of those teas that quietly changes the way you think about green tea. Order today with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3pm, and explore shade-grown green tea.