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Den's Gyokuro Kin is a cup of affordable luxury. It has the elegance and beauty of the famed gyokuro teas and a great harmony of natural sweetness and slight bitterness and astringency.
Origin: Asahina, Shizuoka
Harvest: First Flush
Cultivar: Yabukita
Tasting Profile:
There is a gentle bitterness and umami mouth feel that progressively becomes slightly sweet and astringent, resulting in a well-balance cup.
Den's Preferred Brewing:
Leaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)/4 oz
Water: 160°F; Steep: 150 sec
2nd Cup Water: 180°F; Steep 60 sec