Gyokuro (Japanese Shade) Loose Leaf Green Tea – 1/2 lb

GYOKURO – Japanese Shade Tea – 1/2 lb (Japanese LUXURY Green Tea) This auction is for 1/2 lb. (8 oz) of Gyokuro LUXURY Green Tea. This tea is also known as Japanese Shade tea. All our teas are hand packaged the moment we receive your order so you get the freshest teas available anywhere, always with at LEAST one year of shelf life. We ship in stay-fresh, vapor proof decorative bags to ensure that our teas remain at the highest quality. Remember, vapor proof bags prevent your tea from being spoiled by outside tastes or odors. Always store your tea in our specially designed bag or in a sealed tin in a cool, dry area that is not exposed to sunlight. Never store your tea in the refrigerator. Each order will ship the SAME BUSINESS DAY we receive payment, so you will have your teas within days of your order. Visit Our Store for the Finest Tea and Tea Accessories Tea Information: This is Japan ’s best green tea, made from single buds that are picked only in April/May. In an effort to develop increased chlorophyll (making them dark green) and reduce the tannin (giving a sweeter flavor with no bitterness), the tea is covered with black curtains or bamboo and straw shades for 3 weeks in early spring. The leaves are small – about 3/4 inch long and extremely fragrant and tender. Immediately after plucking the leaves are taken to the factory and steamed for about 30 minutes to seal in the flavor and arrest fermentation. Next they are fluffed with hot air and pressed and dried to 30% moisture content. Repeated rolling takes place until the tea develops long, thin, dark green needles at which time it is finally dried to 4-6% moisture content. Gyokuro has been referred to as “history, philosophy and art in a single cup.” This is the best green tea of Japan . Usually brewed in a kyusu (special Japanese teapot) and served in handle-less cups. The Japanese take the tea drinking very seriously, the better it is the more they are willing to pay for it. It is not uncommon for some Gyokuro to sell for more than $1000.00 per pound – arguably the most expensive tea in the world. Why is Gyokuro so expensive? Old Tea trees are shaded to reduce the effect of photosynthesis and there is an insane cachet that seems to be unique to Japan about drinking rare green teas. Brewing Information: Hot tea brewing method: The secret is to use water between 120’F to 150’F. Place 5 heaping teaspoons of long thin leaves into a 3 cup teapot. Let the tea steep for about 2 minutes. Pour off the tea completely and begin enjoying a cup of enchantment. The leaves can then be re-infused with water between 135 – 160’F and on the third and final brewing use water between 150’F and 180’F. Iced tea brewing method: We do not recommend you use this tea to make Iced tea. Visit Our Store for the Finest Tea and Tea Accessories Shipping and Handling cost is $4.50 for each 1/2 lb of tea. For each additional 1/2 lb shipping is only $1.00, so combine purchases and save! If your tea order goes over $100.00, we’ll give you FREE Shipping! We ship to the United States only. We accept Paypal . We ship *SAME BUSINESS DAY* on all Paypal orders that we receive by 5:00 (EST). Kansas residents, please add 7.3% sales tax. All items must be paid for within 7 days. Since we ship the same day as payment is received, it is necessary that all items receiving the shipping discount be paid for at the same time. We want your experience with our tea to be pleasant in every way. We offer only the *FRESHEST* products available, and * GUARANTEE* the products we sell. If you have any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.