What is Gyokuro green tea?

Gyokuro is a highly prized tea in Japan. Its production is very limited and the process to cultivate and harvest is extremely tedious. Gyokuro is shaded for 3 - 4 weeks prior to harvest, which results in its delicate and extremely smooth renown taste profile.

This step also increases the level of chlorophyll in the plants. In addition, it does increase the caffeine and theanine in the tea as well. 

NOTE: you can steep this premium gyokuro up to 3 times. The perfect gift for any tea connoisseur or a treat for yourself.

Flavour Profile of Nakai Premium Handpicked Organic Gyukuro

• Very smooth
• Delicate and clean flavour
• Great for sipping
• Some of our customers only serve this tea on very special occasions

How to brew

a) Use filter water

b) 1st steep: Add 1 to 2 tsp of tea leaves to a teapot or a ceramic mug with a lid. Pour 100 ml of 75C water and steep for 90 seconds.

c) 2nd steep: Pour 100 ml of 90C water and steep for 3 seconds.

d) 3rd steep: Pour 100 ml of 100C water and steep for 3 seconds.

INGREDIENTS: Certified Organic Green Tea (Premium Gyokuro)

Best before May 31, 2026

All sales are final on tea, no returns or exchanges please!

Limit 3 max per person

History of Nakai Tea House

The Nakai family has been cultivating tea in the village of Wazuka, Kyoto since the late 17th century. The 6th tea master, Masao Nakai started Japan's very first organic tea farming in 1980.  

I learned about Nakai Tea House from my Aunt Yumiko who resides in Osaka. She and I share many similar interests and one of them is to sought out healthy alternatives especially when it comes our food and beauty products.