Gyokuro Kin Tea by Den's Tea

Gyokuro Kin

The elegance and beauty of the famed Gyokuro teas. Great harmony of natural sweetness and slight bitterness. Den’s Gyokuro Kin is a cup of affordable luxury.

Origin: Asahina, Shizuoka
Harvest: First Flush 2010
Species: Yabukita

Tasting Profile:
The harmony of slight astringency and natural sweetness turns to full-body in your mouth.

Den’s Preferred Brewing:
Water: 3oz @ 160F
Leaves: 2 grams or 1 rounded teaspoon
Steep: 90 sec
2nd Cup: Water @ 180F; Steep 30 sec

22 Tasting Notes

Kyle Carey

Was really feeling like a green tonight and still had a sample pack of this in the drawer. Gyokuro Kin for me tonight!

The dry leaves are a very dark green color. They smell fresh and grassy. Reminded me a freshly mowed lawn.

Steeped this for 90 seconds at 160 degrees.

The wet leaves expanded quickly and smell really sweet. The grassy smell of this is amazing. The liquor is a murky radioactive green. Looks delicious.

This tastes very buttery and smooth. It is a bit astringent but the sweetness balances it out. Very nice mouth feel. A very savory tea. Spinach and seaweed. Just what the doctor ordered.

2013-01-27 19:27:44 -0500

160 °F / 71 °C

1 min 30 sec

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Irmanote

This is my first purchase of gyokuro, but it is lovely. No bitterness. Grassy, but fresh. My first brewing session was not very successful. For tonight’s brewing I cooled the water wayyyyy down and used a little less tea leaves (4 grams) for about 120 ml of water. I also let the first steeping go longer. Great tea for a Spring evening.

2012-05-02 19:44:22 -0400

145 °F / 62 °C

2 min 30 sec

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