Kanro’s name means “sweet dew. " This tea has a plentiful, rich character until the last drop. The main difference between Gyokuro and Sencha is that Gyokuro green tea is shade-grown and harvested only once a year in spring. This shading of the Gyokuro tea plants ensures that the natural antioxidant and anti-irritant properties associated with the plants are maximized to the utmost.
Kanro's plentiful umami and long finish make it a good Gyokuro for slowly sipping in small servings. It has a concentrated flavor, just like freshly squeezed tea leaves.
Try this tea for your first taste of Ippodo Gyokuro. Make sure to "cool the water thoroughly."
Ippodo Tea was established in Kyoto in 1717.
Loose leaves
Weight: 80g
Green tea from Japan
DIRECTIONS
1. Measure the leaves 2 tbsp. (10 g / 0.35 oz) Add tea leaves to a teapot.
2. Add hot water 80 mL (3 oz) 60°C (140°F)
3. Brew 90 seconds without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
4. Serve and enjoy in your favorite teacup or mug.
THE BRAND
Located in the heart of Kyoto, Ippodo Tea Co. has been providing the highest quality Japanese green tea for over three centuries.
More than just a retailer, Ippodo is a multi-faceted tea company that carefully selects, blends, and crafts its tea.
Their teas are of the finest class, cultivated in the mountains of Kyoto and the surrounding area. This region is renowned for producing the highest grade of green tea in Japan, thanks largely to its mild misty climate, mineral-rich soil, and near-perfect balance of sunshine and rainfall.
