Gyokuro kabuse
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Gyokuro Kabuse
A refined shaded green tea from Fukuoka and Mie—silky, umami-rich, and perfectly balanced between clarity and creaminess.
This elegant tea is grown under shade for 7–14 days before harvest, producing a clear green liquor bursting with sweet umami, soft vegetal notes, and a smooth, mellow finish. A beautiful blend of Gyokuro richness and sencha brightness, it offers a delicately briny, nutty profile with fresh green complexity—an accessible introduction to Japan’s shaded tea tradition.
Why You'll Love It:
- Shaded Elegance: Balanced between creamy umami and refreshing clarity
- Rich in L-Theanine: Promotes calm alertness and focused energy
- Fine-Cut Leaves: Deep green leaf with a clean, pale emerald liquor
- Daily Luxury: A sophisticated yet approachable shaded tea
Origin & Character:
Fukuoka & Mie Prefectures, Japan: Cultivated in the misty hills of two iconic growing regions, this Kabuse (or "covered") tea is shaded just long enough to deepen its sweetness while preserving fresh sencha character.
Tasting Notes: Expect sweet vegetal notes, a hint of nuttiness, and a gentle creamy finish with savoury, briny depth. The liquor is pale green and clear, with a silky mouthfeel that lingers on the palate.
Functional Benefits:
- L-Theanine + Caffeine: Natural synergy for calm, focused alertness
- High Antioxidant Content: Supports cellular health and overall wellbeing
- Gentle Clarity: Offers steady energy without overstimulation—ideal for work, study, or quiet moments
Gyokuro Kabuse is where richness meets refreshment—perfect for those seeking an elegant green tea that bridges daily enjoyment with traditional depth. Whether sipped slowly or shared ceremonially, it offers calm energy and lasting flavour in every cup.
Brewing
Use 1 tsp per cup or 1 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled spring water, cooled to 60-70C, over the leaves and infuse for 1-2 minutes.
Ingredients
green tea
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.