Imperial Gyokuro

Description

Gyokuro is a premium and unique Japanese green tea, widely recognized for its remarkable health benefits. The tea plants are shaded for about three weeks before harvest, reducing photosynthesis and enhancing the tea’s natural compounds. This shading process boosts key ingredients such as catechins (especially EGCG), Theanine (a kind of amino acids),flavonoids, polysaccharides, fluoride, and vitamins B, C, and E, alongside a mild caffeine content. These compounds are linked to a range of health benefits, including relaxation, mental clarity, and cardiovascular support, primarily due to their potent antioxidant properties.

The name “Gyokuro” translates to “jewel dew” or “jade dew,” referring to the vivid green color of the brewed tea. Gyokuro has a sweet, delicate flavor with a soft texture, making it unique among green teas. Notably, it is the only green tea whose leaves can be consumed.

Note:

EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) is a potent catechin found in green tea. It has been extensively studied for its potential health benefits, including improving heart health, boosting metabolism, and providing anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. EGCG also helps protect against oxidative stress and may reduce the risk of certain diseases.

For the best experience and to preserve Gyokuro’s natural components, avoid using boiling water and refrain from drinking it on an empty stomach.

Important Gyokuro Brewing Tips:

To ensure you get the best flavor and to preserve Gyokuro’s natural components from your Gyokuro, please follow these brewing guidelines: 

1. Place 1 teaspoon of tea leaves into your teapot for 1 cup of tea.
2. Pour warm water (60°C) into the teapot (60% boiling water and 40% cold water), and infuse for 1 minute.
3. Pour all the tea into your cup-make sure there is no tea left in the pot.
4. Enjoy your tea hot or chilled!
5. You can infuse the same tea leaves for a second or third brew. After that, the Gyokuro tea leaves can be eaten with any sauce.

Storage Tips:

Store your tea leaves in an airtight container in a cool, dry, and dark place for the best freshness.

For more detailed of Gyokuro brewing instructions, visit our How to Brew Green Tea page.

Additional Reading:

If you’re interested in learning more about the health benefits of green tea, you can download the article “Green Tea and Human Health” here.

An introductory of Green Tea video: 

Green Tea Lowers Heart Risk – Filmed at Taka Tea Garden 2009. Presented by the Australian ABC Health Minutes Program 2009. 

Health and Wellbeing with Dr. Norman Swan Watch the video here.

Facts in ABC video: 

In the laboratory, Green Tea extracts have been shown to have anti-cancer effects and heart protective effects (good for heart). In real world, a study of 40,000 Japanese regular Green Tea drinkers, for 11 years, found :

* Reduced risk of heart disease.

* No change in risk for cancer.

* Men must drink at least 5 cups per day to get benefit.

* Women: at least 3 cups per day to get benefit more improvement that men in health of arteries less risk of strokes then men.

Enjoying Gyokuro for Pleasure and Health!!!