Harvest: Spring 2023 (Ichibancha)
Cultivar: Goko / Samidori / Uji-Hikari Breed
Harvesting Method: Hand-held harvester
Taste: Plain and light sweetness, no liger in the aftertaste
Liquid: Clear golden yellow, hardly cloudy and highly transparent
Leaves: Greenish and soft twigs
Our Karigane is made from premium Gyokuro stems and veins. These stems and veins give the tea a unique and delicately plain flavor. Despite the price increase in recent years, Gyokuro Karigane's and Gyokuro's in general the price-performance ratio is good. Try this Karigane by all means and enjoy an exceptionally light and sweet tasted tea
No.31 - Karigane Gyokuro
About Karigane:
Karigane is green tea made from collecting twigs which have dropped out during the selection and sorting process of Sencha and Gyokuro tea leaves. Karigane rich in L-theanine, the critical amino acid and has a light and plain taste. It can easy be brewed with boiling water.
Karigane is an inexpensive tea as it is a by-product of Gyokuro and Sencha production. However, in recent years, demand has often exceeded supply due to its ease of preparation, excellent sweetness, umami and flavor components. This development is causing the price to rise.
