Tag:gyokuro

When talking about Japanese teas and their unique flavor, the shading process is often mentioned. It is an essential step in the production of teas such as gyokuro or matcha. A few weeks before harvest, up to 90% of the light reaching the plants is blocked.

Today, the most popular Japanese tea is sencha, which accounts for more than half of all tea produced in Japan. But until the 18th century, such tea - tightly rolled into straight, long emerald-green needles with a fresh aroma, bright, transparent infusion, and a taste with distinct umami notes - did not exist in Japan.