{"product_id":"gyokuro-2025-harvest","title":"Gyokuro 2025 Harvest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Off — All sizes discounted\u003cbr\u003eDiscount Automatic at Checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003ebuttered greens, seaweed, steamed vegetables, toasted nuts\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGyokuro, a shade-grown steamed green tea, is Japan’s most premium tea and accounts for less than 1% of the country’s total tea production. It is one of the finest teas in the world. This green tea is ceremonial in nature and crafted with extraordinary care. The umami (pleasant savory taste) of this tea is powerful, layered, and complex. A deeply satisfying tea, Gyokuro is best enjoyed slowly and is often reserved for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"1062\" class=\"\"\u003eThe leaves are shaded from the sun for three weeks before being plucked, a technique that raises chlorophyll and amino acid levels, most notably L-theanine, which contributes to the tea’s smooth, soft character. At the same time, shading lowers polyphenol content, reducing bitterness and allowing the deep umami notes to shine through. This results in a vivid green leaf and a brew that is both mellow and full-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1358\" class=\"\"\u003eThe same shading method is also used to produce matcha. While matcha is stone-ground into a fine powder, Gyokuro remains a whole-leaf tea meant to be steeped gently at lower temperatures. The result is a rare tea with brothy richness, vegetal sweetness, and a lingering finish unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eshade grown green tea from Fukuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteep Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e steep 1 heaping teaspoon of tea per 8 oz below boiling water, 160-175°F, for 45 seconds to 2 minutes\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clipper Ship Tea Co","offers":[{"title":"Small  50g (1.8oz)","offer_id":45149030776911,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium 150g (5.3oz)","offer_id":45149030809679,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large 300g (10.6oz)","offer_id":45149030842447,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL 454g (16oz)","offer_id":45149030875215,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/9385\/products\/GykuroGrade2Crop.jpg?v=1510893042","url":"https:\/\/www.clippershipteaco.com\/products\/gyokuro-2025-harvest","provider":"Clipper Ship Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}