Gyokuro: Difference between revisions

'''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.