• Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)
  • Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)
  • Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)
  • Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)
  • Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)
  • Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)
  • Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)
  • Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)
  • Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)
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Tealyra

Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)

Tealyra - Gyokyro Shizuoka Japanese Green Tea - Finest Hand Picked Loose Leaf Tea - Highest Premium Tea - 200g (7-ounce)

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At Steep Society, we believe that every object in your home should serve your daily ritual. While we source from global partners to bring you a diverse collection, each item is held to our rigorous standards of quality and aesthetic harmony.

Mindful Selection: We only feature products that align with our philosophy of slow living and mindful care.

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“Every piece in our shop is more than just a product—it is a chosen companion for your journey toward a more flavorful life.”

Gyokuro represents the pinnacle of Japanese green tea craftsmanship—shade-grown leaves that transform sunlight's absence into luminous sweetness and profound umami depth. This first flush from Yame's legendary terroir captures spring's most delicate whispers in every steaming cup.

🍃 At a Glance

Origin
Yame, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Type
Premium Green Tea (Gyokuro)
Caffeine
Moderate
Form
Loose Leaf

📊 Flavor Profile

Body
Silken, layered complexity
Sweetness
Honeyed, naturally deep
Umami/Depth
Lush amino acid richness
Caffeine
Moderate awakening
🌿 Deep Green🍯 Honeyed Sweetness🌊 Marine Umami✨ Refined Elegance

☕ Brewing Guide

🌡️
Water Temp
160–175°F (70–79°C)
⚖️
Tea/Water
1 tsp / 8 fl oz (or 5g / 100ml for precision)
⏱️
Steep
2–3 min (first infusion), then 1–2 min
🔄
Re-Infusions
3–5 successive steepings

🍯 Pairs Beautifully With

🍘
Delicate Rice Sweets
Wagashi, mochi—complement the tea's refined sweetness
🍤
Subtle Seafood
Light sashimi or tempura enhance umami dialogue
🥒
Fresh Vegetables
Spring greens and pickles balance minerality

🎯 Made For

Tea connoisseurs and mindful practitioners seeking the pinnacle of Japanese green tea artistry. This is ceremonial-grade tea for those who honor the meditative ritual of proper preparation and savoring.

— Why We Selected This —

Gyokuro from Yame represents Japan's most labour-intensive, shade-cultivated tea tradition. The May first-flush timing and hand-picked leaves ensure unparalleled amino acid concentration and that characteristic jade-green luminosity—a tea worthy of reverent attention.

📦 Product Details

Brand
Tealyra
Format
Loose Leaf, 200g (7 oz)
Harvest
First Flush, May—Hand-Picked
Storage
Cool, dry, airtight container away from light and strong odours

Statements regarding traditional tea benefits are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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