SAYURI

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Description 2026 harvest Competition-grade SAYURI is one of Kiya san’s most prestigious creations. Coming in 100g in a beautiful wooden box, this artistic blend of Yabukita, Goku a nd Kanaya cultivars is perfectly balanced to bring out the sweetness, umami and light astringency that are the signature tastes of high-end gyokuro. Its taste is deep, multi-layered and leaves an extraordinary lingering feeling on your tongue.It benefits from the GI red mark, a label recognizing its Yame origins and the fact that it was handpicked and processed according to strict traditions. This gyokuro can be easily rebrewed up to 5 times.Our tea tasting expert Alex says in his review notes: “As the liquor passed my lips, a sweet and umami-rich flavor filled my mouth and coated the sides of my mouth. I tasted the complexity of the tea as soon as the liquor touched the tip of my tongue. The medium green liquor had layered hues of green and a persistent vegetal character that lasted for minutes after I took my first sip. In the back of my throat, notes of fresh dark leafy greens, like spinach and chard, and a hint of shellfish lingered.”*This tea is prepared at time of order by Tea Master Kiya san and ships within 5-7 business days. For more details and additional steeping techniques (cold and ice brew (kōridashi) ), feel free to read the in-depth review prepared by our tea taster Alex. Show more