{"product_id":"handpicked-gyokuro-goko-2025","title":"Handpicked Hon-Gyokuro GOKŌ (2025)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKanoa's Handpicked Hon-Gyokuro GOKŌ \u003c\/strong\u003eis an exceptionally rare shaded tea produced in Asahina, Shizuoka—one of Japan’s most prestigious Gyokuro regions. Cultivated using the traditional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTana shading method\u003c\/span\u003e and harvested entirely \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eby hand\u003c\/span\u003e, this tea expresses the noble character of the \u003cstrong\u003eGokō cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its remarkable depth of umami, refined sweetness, and luxurious texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease refer to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kanoatea.com\/pages\/gyokuro-cultivar-lexicon\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivar Lexicon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHon-Gyokuro: The Traditional Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis tea is produced as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHon-Gyokuro\u003c\/span\u003e, the most traditional and demanding style of Gyokuro production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAuthentic Hon-Gyokuro is defined by two essential elements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTana shading method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – a traditional overhead structure that shades the tea plants before harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-picking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – only the youngest and most delicate leaves are carefully harvested by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis meticulous cultivation method enhances amino acids in the leaves and develops the characteristic \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003edeep umami, sweetness, and smooth texture\u003c\/span\u003e of true Gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 g (loose tea leaves)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gok\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eō\u003c\/em\u003e (Single Cultivar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e From sustainable and environmentally friendly cultivation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eAsahina, Shizuoka, Japan (Single Origin)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　・ Tea leaves: 3-4 g \u003cbr\u003e　・ Water temperature: 50-60°C (122°F) \u003cbr\u003e　・ Water amount: 120-150ml  \u003cbr\u003e　・ Steeping time: 3-4 minutes  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefills:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tea can be re-steeped up to two additional times. With each subsequent infusion, the water temperature can be increased by about 10 °C, the water amount slightly increased, and the steeping time shortened. This gradual adjustment allows new layers of aroma to unfold, revealing how the flavour of the tea evolves with each infusion.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn intense Gyokuro with deep umami and a distinctive marine aroma that unfolds immediately on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epowerful, concentrated umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edistinctive \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eoceanic, seaweed-like aroma\u003c\/span\u003e spreading instantly on the palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erich, creamy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeep vegetal complexity with noble sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elong, lingering and elegant finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtremely Limited Production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBecause Hon-Gyokuro requires both \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003etraditional Tana shading and hand harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e, production volumes are extremely small. Kanoa Tea receives \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eless than 10 kg per year\u003c\/span\u003e of this Handpicked Hon-Gyokuro GOKŌ from Asahina, making it one of the rarest teas in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Kanoa Tea Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAt Kanoa Tea, we work \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003edirectly with our partner tea farmer in Shizuoka\u003c\/span\u003e, selecting only extremely limited batches of exceptional teas. Our Handpicked Hon-Gyokuro series represents the pinnacle of Japanese tea craftsmanship — expressing the harmony of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ecultivar, terroir, and traditional cultivation methods\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanoa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482324721928,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/1635\/2264\/files\/HP_Goko_with_Logo.png?v=1773310598","url":"https:\/\/www.kanoatea.com\/products\/handpicked-gyokuro-goko-2025","provider":"Kanoa Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}