The Gyokuro Karigane is one of the best types of Sakamoto Green Tea. It is a stem tea made from the stems and leaves of Gyokuro, Sencha and Kabusecha. In this case, the stem tea comes from Mr. Sakamoto's Gyokuro. The tea is shaded for 21 days, boosting the levels of amino acids and sweetness. The tea is low in caffeine compared to leaf teas, but higher in caffeine than the Kukicha.
The flavor is a beautiful umami, similar to that of the Cha Musume. The stems of the tea give it a milder flavor, making it a nice gentle tea to enjoy later in the day. The stems also add a nice mineral tingling feeling to the tea. The added hay flavor towards the end enhances the taste of the tea. This is one of Mr. Sakamoto's favorite teas for a cold brew, and during our last visit he greeted us with a cold pitcher of this incredible tea.
What You'll Get with this Sakamoto Green Tea
🍃 JAS Organic Green Tea
🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine
🍃 Lower Caffeine Content
🍃 Higher in Minerals
🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan
🍃 Complex Flavor Profiles
What does this Gyokuro Karigane Taste Like?
🍵 Sweet Cucumber Notes
🍵 Light Sweetness
🍵 Late Summer grass or Hay Notes
🍵 Smooth Finish
How Much Tea Does this Sakamoto Green Tea Make?
This packet contains 100 grams of Karigane Gyokuro Sakamoto Green Tea, enough to make 20 pots or 60 cups
Meet the Farmer & Farm behind the Gyokuro Karigane
This tea comes to us from the farmer Mr. Sakamoto, a talented organic tea farmer in Kagoshima. Mr. Sakamoto has been working in the family tea business since he was a little boy and when it was his turn to finally take it over, he decided to take the farm completely organic. He began producing his own organic fertilizer out of sedimentary rock and composted soybeans.
This tea is grown in Kagoshima Japan on the small farm of the Sakamoto family. Because Mr. Sakamoto specializes in Gyokuro, he shades the tea plants for 3 weeks prior to the harvest, in order to boost the levels of theanine, caffeine and chlorophyll. This also creates a sweeter and more savory flavor in the tea. The soil on the farm of Mr. Sakamoto is incredibly soft, due to the diversity of flora and fauna on the field which loosens up the soil. This soft soil allows the roots to penetrate deeper into the ground and absorb more nutrients.
How to Brew the Gyokuro Karigane Sakamoto Green Tea
Add 5 grams of leaves to the teapot or strainer and then pour in 150ml to 200ml of water (140 degrees Fahrenheit) and let the tea brew for 1 minute. You can brew the leaves 2-3 more times with the same temperature for 20 seconds each
Sakamoto Green Teas are Always Pesticide Free
We make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea. What are you waiting for to shop Mr Sakamoto Green Teas? Specially this sensational Gyokuro Karigane !
