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[[File: | [[File:Shincha.jpg|thumbnail|right|Shincha Gyokuro]] | ||
'''Gyokuro''' (玉露) is a type of shaded green tea and considered to be one of the highest grades of green tea in Japan. Gyokuro differs from [[Kabusecha]] (covered tea) in the length of time it's under the shade and percentage of covering. While | '''Gyokuro''' (玉露) is a type of shaded green tea and considered to be one of the highest grades of green tea in Japan. Gyokuro differs from [[Kabusecha]] (covered tea) in the length of time it's under the shade and percentage of covering. While Gyokuro is shaded for up to three weeks and is 70-90% is kabusecha only shaded for approximately one week at 50%. Gyokuro has a dark green color and when brewed it is slightly sweet, with a refreshing aroma. While most [[Sencha]] is made from [[Yabukita]] [[cultivar]], gyokuro is often made from a specialized variety such as Asahi, Okumidori, Saemidori or Yamakai. | ||
== These teas could also be of interest == | == These teas could also be of interest == | ||
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* [[Sencha]] | * [[Sencha]] | ||
* [[Shincha]] | * [[Shincha]] | ||
== Further links == | |||
[https://www.teamania.ch/Green-Tea/Shincha-Gyokuro::145.html Shincha Gyokuro] | |||
[[category:japanese tea]] | [[category:japanese tea]] | ||