Name: Hibi Uji Gyokuro
Brand: Tealyra
SKU: 323-25-P
Price: 10.49 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

Origin

Japan

Asia

Caffeine Level (mg/1g)

0

1-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

Description

Hibi Uji Gyokuro – Everyday Umami-Rich Uji Gyokuro

Our Hibi Uji Gyokuro is grown and produced in Uji, on the southern outskirts of Kyoto — one of Japan's most famous tea regions. Gyokuro is a Japanese green tea that's shaded for at least two weeks before harvest, which naturally increases the chlorophyll and amino acids in the leaf and produces a distinctive, umami-rich cup.

"Hibi" means "daily" in Japanese, and this gyokuro is an excellent high-quality, budget-friendly choice for Japanese tea lovers who want to enjoy gyokuro every day. Its flavor is bolder than our highest-grade gyokuro varieties, making it a great everyday companion.

Tasting Notes

Liquor: vibrant green
Flavor: thick, grassy and umami-rich
Character: bold, with a slight astringency
Finish: full and satisfying

Why You'll Love It

Hibi Uji Gyokuro gives you the rich umami and vibrant character of shade-grown tea at an approachable price. It's naturally rich in L-theanine for calm focus, and its bold flavor stands up beautifully to food and ice.

Grown in Uji, Kyoto
Shade-grown gyokuro
Bold, grassy and umami-rich
Budget-friendly for everyday enjoyment

How to Enjoy

Hibi Uji Gyokuro is wonderful with meals and also makes an excellent iced green tea. Try multiple infusions to fully explore its fullness and depth. Pair it with sushi, grilled fish, rice bowls and savory snacks.

Tanoshii — enjoy! Hibi Uji Gyokuro is the perfect way to make gyokuro part of your daily routine. It's also a great way to explore gyokuro for the first time before stepping up to our premium grades.

1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG

200ml

80°C

1.5 - 2 min

Ingredients:

Green tea

Write your own Review

Romeo Boodhoo

October 2021

These gyokuros are medicine for me and help me attain good clarity, cognition, a calm energy and speak/think clearly. I deal with severe chronic pain which disrupts the brain and nervous system when it goes on for years, but these types of teas help me regain my brain. Thanks to Tealyra for making this stuff available, my life would be a bigger struggle without this stuff. Cheers!

Bruce Anderson

December 2020

I just received this tea (Hibi Uji gryokura) and brewed it at 170 degrees for 2 minutes. I really like it! Glad I tired it. The flavor and look are as described. It is also described as an everyday gyukoa. I bought 100 grams and this will last me for a bit, but I already want to try a superior grade up and see If I can taste the difference. Highly recommend for discerning green tea lovers.

Jeff Larsen

March 2016

I compared 3 similarly priced Gyokuro varieties: Gyokuro Ureshinocha, Gyokuro Premier, and Yame Gyokura Grade 1. I found the Gyokuro Premier and Yame Gyokuro Grade 1 to be indistinguishable from each other. Both of these varieties yielded tea with a richer and better flavor than Gyokuro Ureshinocha. In all case, I heated 8 oz of water to 130F and steeped with 1 tsp of tea leaves for 1 minute.

David Alary

January 2016

J'adore ce thé. Très doux et à la fois goûteux. Un beau vert de qualité. Il fait parti de mes thés verts préféré.

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