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Customer Reviews for Gyokuro
Gyokuro
Green tea from Japan, Gyokuro, also known as "precious jade dew" because of its unique blue-green color and naturally sweet taste, is the highest quality Japanese green tea . Made only with the earliest buds of the first spring flush season, Gyokuro usually grows in the shade for around 20 days before hand-harvested.
Due to reduced sunlight, less photosynthesis occurs resulting in increased amounts of amino acids. chlorophyll, and caffeine. This impacts Gyokuro's color, taste and aroma producing a sweet, delicate tea with a soft, mellow body.
Please note that the ideal brewing temperature for this delicate green teas is 160F.
Loose tea in 3 oz. bag
Average Customer Rating:
(19 Reviews) 19
Rating Snapshot (19 reviews)
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5 out of 8(62%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Gyokuro
Review 1 for Gyokuro
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Nubleton
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Tea Flavor: Vegetal
Best Uses: Anytime
Describe Yourself: Tea Enthusiast
One of the best green tea's I have ever had...
Date:December 26, 2008
Pros: Great Aroma, High Quality, Smooth Body, Unique Flavor Profile, Whole Leaf Tea, sweet aftertaste
"Gyokuro is amazing! I have had several version of this type of green tea and Mighty Leaf has proved to me that they can find the right match. From the harvest to the packaging of this fine tea.
I have purchased the loose tea and from presentation while brewing to enjoying each sip has been the best part of my morning.
As I drink the tea, the smell of to me seems like fresh morning dew fills my nose and I inhale and sip. My tase buds come alive with excitement. The tea's vegetal undertones are incredible and the sweet after taste is delightful. Thank you Mighty Leaf and I welcome any tea lover to give this tea a try."
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Review 2 for Gyokuro
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Glamorous76
Location: Lenexa, KS
Tea Flavor: Vegetal
Best Uses: Anytime
Describe Yourself: Tea Enthusiast
Very fresh taste.
Date:December 5, 2011
Pros: Great Aroma, Smooth Body, High Quality, Whole Leaf Tea, Unique Flavor Profile
"Will only purchase Gyokuro from Mighty Leaf because of the
extremely fresh taste and price point. In my opinion, this is an outstanding example of the integrity of all Mighty Leaf teas
purchased to date."
extremely fresh taste and price point. In my opinion, this is an outstanding example of the integrity of all Mighty Leaf teas
purchased to date."
My Product Recommendations
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Review 3 for Gyokuro
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Tigerintheboat
Location: East Coast, United States
Describe Yourself: Tea Enthusiast
Muddy Gyokuro
Date:October 10, 2011
Cons: muddy
"I recently tried a sample of Gyokuro from MightLeaf and from another supplier, a well known competitor. The competitor's tea was just lovely, very fragrant and delightful to drink and smell. The MightLeaf Gyokuro had an off smell and tasted muddy. I really couldn't imagine drinking it and returned it.
I hope this was just an off batch, as generally Mighty Leaf's teas are at least good, and some are very good. It is hard for me to imagine that the particular batch of Gyokuro I had passed anybody's quality control."
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Review 4 for Gyokuro
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newTeaGuy
Location: Arizona
Tea Flavor: Vegetal
Describe Yourself: Health Conscious
Looks fresh, Tastes "Blech"
Date:February 3, 2011
Pros: Whole Leaf Tea
Cons: Weak, unflavorful
"Please keep in mind that I'm not an in-the-know tea guy; I drink Constant Comment and am pretty happy.
After reading an article about "hacking your brain" and the mental boost really high quality Gyokuro can give you, I decided to try it.
I purchased this stuff, got it, made some tea and waited... and waited and waited. I felt nothing. No extra clarity, no super powers and no laser eye vision.
Joking aside, the tea looks really nice and fresh, it has a dirt/sweat smell to it when it steeps and the tea doesn't taste that pleasant. Not terrible or undrinkable, just like you are drinking leaves from your yard.
Added on top of that the lack of "umph" I felt after 3 days of drinking it a few times a day and the cost (ouch) and I'm just sitting here wondering what all the fuss is about.
Again, I'm a tea n00b... I know nothing about this stuff, steeping techniques, optimal temperatures to release super-power-causing elements and so on.
But as an average guy drinking this stuff, no thanks."
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Review 5 for Gyokuro
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Nicolas
Location: Seattle
Best Uses: Anytime
Describe Yourself: Tea Enthusiast
Safe Bet
Date:December 15, 2010
Pros: Smooth Body
"I found this to be a respectable example of a mid-range (quality) Gyokuro."
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Review 6 for Gyokuro
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lilboxer
Location: Chicago, IL
Tea Flavor: Vegetal
Describe Yourself: Tea Enthusiast
Eat your vegetables!
Date:April 13, 2010
Cons: tastes like veggies
"I was very excited about this tea. It was expensive, yes, but I loved the thought of the limited pick time and the early growth. I know others have liked this tea but it was too close to the taste of brusselsprouts for me. Seriously, it's really, really veggie tasting. If you like that - have at it. I'll stick with my other amazing Mighty Leaf teas."
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Review 7 for Gyokuro
Overall:
Greenlady
Location: Washington State
Describe Yourself: Health Conscious
Loved This Tea!
Date:November 18, 2009
Pros: High Quality, Smooth Body, Unique Flavor Profile
"Gyokuro from mightyleaf is delicious. I wish it wasn't so pricey though. I am going to try and find a less expensive tea as close to this one as possible. I would like to find a de-caf version of this as well. But, for my first green tea purchase ever, I wasn't disappointed. It's a treat. I add a teaspoon of agave nectar to sweeten it."
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Review 8 for Gyokuro
Overall:
Tiny
Tea Flavor: Vegetal
Best Uses: Morning
Describe Yourself: Tea Enthusiast
Best green tea you could order online
Date:May 25, 2008
Pros: Great Aroma, High Quality, Smooth Body, Unique Flavor Profile
"A surprisingly great green tea which one could only find in Japan. But one should not brew it for more than 2 minutes. The hot water will cook the delicate tea leaves. One minute or a minute and half is the best brewing time."
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Review 9 for Gyokuro
Overall:
Jana
Location: San Francisco
Excellent tea
Date:February 23, 2008
Pros: Great Aroma, Smooth Body, High Quality
"This tea is truly exceptional and it’s definitely worth its high price. It is very important though, to prepare it properly. Let the hot water cool down a bit before poring it over it. This tea is such a high quality that its taste doesn't change even after making second and third cup out of the same already used leaves. This is definitely my favorite now."
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Review 10 for Gyokuro
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Sensitive in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, CA
Best of all Gyokuros
Date:February 18, 2008
Pros: Exactly what it should be, Smooth Body, Great Aroma, High Quality
Cons: none
"We tried just about all Gyokuras out there. None came even close. This is the sweetest, has the fullest body, envelopes the whole palette magnificently, and has a glorious natural sweetness."
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Review 11 for Gyokuro
Overall:
Wild Coho
Location: Olympia WA
Excellent, high-quality tea
Date:January 6, 2008
Pros: High Quality, Smooth Body, Great Aroma
"Missed out when it was first introduced, I used these as Christmas presents for family who knew about this kind of tea and were very excited. Got a chance to try it, and it is VERY smooth, with good flavor."
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Review 12 for Gyokuro
Overall:
Sensitive in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Nest I have tried
Date:December 29, 2007
Pros: High Quality, Smooth Body, Great Aroma, Unique Flavor Profile, Refined yet full body
Cons: None at all
"This is by far the best Gyokuro I have found. And I really searched.
A great accomplishment and another example of the Mighty Leaf people's fine palate at its best."
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Review 13 for Gyokuro
Overall:
RabidRaja
Location: Oakland, CA
WHoa! Best Green I Ever Had!
Date:December 22, 2007
Pros: Smooth Body, Unique Flavor Profile, High Quality, Great Aroma
Cons: expensive
"Unfortunately, I won't be able to afford this tea often, but it is indeed well worth the expense. The extremely smooth finish makes you feel centered immediately. You just need to try it. It's some of the best green tea I've ever had."
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Review 14 for Gyokuro
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Green Tea Enthusiast
Location: Boulder, CO
Sweet & delicate, a perfect balance
Date:December 7, 2007
Pros: Unique Flavor Profile, Whole Leaf Tea, High Quality, Smooth Body, Great Aroma
Cons: Would prefer organic
"authentic green tea flavor"
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Review 15 for Gyokuro
Overall:
Jeweler
Location: Norfolk, CT
Such a Beautiful Tea
Date:December 3, 2007
Pros: Silky, Great Aroma, Whole Leaf Tea, High Quality, Smooth Body, Unique Flavor Profile
Cons: none
"I keep my Gyokuro in a tin in my studio and use it as a soothing break during work, as a meditative agent when I design and as a pick-me-up when I'm tired. I can't think of a time when this lovely green tea doesn't make my day better."
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Review 16 for Gyokuro
Overall:
PapaD
Location: Ontario, CA
Best Green Tea Around
Date:November 24, 2007
Pros: High Quality
"Great, smooth tea with superior taste"
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Review 17 for Gyokuro
Overall:
Sensitive in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Lovely
Date:August 19, 2007
Pros: Smooth Body, High Quality, For Exquisite Palettes, Delicate, Wonderful Sweetness
Cons: none
"A great way to get your Green Tea "Fix" by sipping it all day. Delicate, refined, but firm and strong enough flavor to always make a strong impression.
But that sweetness is fabulous!"
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Review 18 for Gyokuro
Overall:
The Green tea Queen
Location: Marin County, Ca.
I will buy this again.
Date:August 12, 2007
Pros: Unique Flavor Profile, Great Aroma, Smooth Body, Whole Leaf Tea, High Quality
Cons: Bitter
"Only a small amount is needed, so the price becomes more affordable."
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Review 19 for Gyokuro
Overall:
Sensitive in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Fine, sweet taste
Date:August 5, 2007
Pros: No straw-like flavor, Great Aroma, Smooth Body, High Quality
Cons: none
"A lovely green tea without any of the straw-like taste of many green teas.
Lovely"
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