Sold Out
On Sale

Gyokuro Zen

Hand-picked, organic gyokuro from Shibushi (Kagoshima): theSakamoto "Zen"The first batch opens with deep umami, silky body and crystal-clear sweetness. The master selects two modern cultivars for this tea (SeimeiorKirari 31), with long shading of more than 20 days for the velvety, sea-green character.
1 sachet = 50 g

Sale price 18.900 Ft

Tax included

Shipping calculated at checkout

Packaging

50g

Quantity

Sakamoto “Zen” Gyokuro — handpicked, organic • Shibushi, Kagoshima

“Zen” Sakamoto-san’s iconic gyokuro: a hand-picked, organically grown spring batch that owes its silky body and deep umami to long, gradual shading. In the cup, it reveals a sweet algae-mineral line, a clean sweetness, and a long, cool finish.

Origin & cultivar

Region: Shibushi, Kagoshima (southern tip of Kyūshū)
Created by: Sakamoto Tea Garden — a pioneer in organic gyokuro, with decades of shading know-how
Cultivar: Seimei or Kirari 31 is selected for the “Zen” item (sweet, umami profile or fresh, balanced aroma)
Shading: more than 20 days, with staggered shading, for soft sweetness and high amino acid content

Flavor profile

Scent: nori and sea breeze, white almonds, fresh spinach
Taste: dense, silky umami; sweet-green with faint nutty tones, minimal bitterness
Finish: long, clean, cool, sweet echo

Recommended preparation

Gyokuro (classic, low temperature)

5 g tea / 60–80 ml water
50–60°C
1st pour: 2 minutes • 2nd: 30 seconds • 3rd: 60–90 seconds

Kyusu, “softened” method (with a little more water)

5g / 120ml
60–65 °C, 90 sec • 2nd: 20–30 sec • 3rd: 60 sec

Mizudashi / shinobi-cha (with ice or cold water)

8–10 g / 200 ml very soft water
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours (or slowly thaw on clean ice)
Result: a dense, sweetly umami cup with zero bitterness

Pairing & occasion

Japanese sweet/savory snacks, soft fresh cheeses, white chocolate
For ritual, slow tea drinking — when you seek silence in your cup

Note: The cultivar of 'Zen' may vary from year to year (Seimei or Kirari 31). The water should be soft and cool; too much heat will lose its silkiness.

Personal contact

Our teas don't come from wholesale warehouses or unknown sources. We travel to the small producers we source from – whether it's a Japanese family tea garden, a Chinese mountain village or an oolong maker in Taiwan.

Stories

We meet them in person, learn their story, see how they care for their plants, and how they process the fresh leaves.
These experiences are the soul of our teas. This way, not only is the quality guaranteed, but also the fact that behind each cup there is a real person, a real story.

Direct

This direct relationship is valuable to us. Not only because of the excellent tea, but because we believe that trust, respect and personal presence are what make the tea drinking experience truly special.

Teavolution Tea Blog

Mi az árnyékolás a japán teában? | Matcha, gyokuro, kabusecha

Mar 23, 2026

japán tea

What is shading in Japanese tea? | Matcha, Gyokuro, Kabusecha

One of the most important keys to the unique character of matcha, gyokuro, and kabusecha is shading. In this article, we'll look at what this practice means, how it developed in Japan, and why it makes the tea sweeter, more umami, and deeper in flavor.

Oct 2, 2025

Sencha tea

Japanese sencha tea is the best-known and most commonly consumed Japanese green tea. Its fresh, crisp, umami-rich flavor makes it the perfect choice for everyday tea drinking. In this article, we'll show you how to choose quality sencha, what to look for when buying, how it's processed in Japan, and how to make the perfect cup at home.

Sep 21, 2025