{"product_id":"handpicked-hon-gyokuro-saemidori-2025-competition-grade","title":"Handpicked Hon-Gyokuro SAEMIDORI (2025) - Competition Grade -","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKanoa’s \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandpicked Hon-Gyokuro SAEMIDORI (2025) – Competition Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e represents the highest level of quality within our collection. Produced in Asahina, Shizuoka, using the traditional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTana shading method\u003c\/span\u003e and harvested entirely by hand, this exceptional tea showcases the refined elegance of the \u003cstrong\u003eSaemidori cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering remarkable balance, depth of umami, and extraordinary clarity.\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 Saemidori (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 exceptionally refined Gyokuro with luminous sweetness, deep umami, and a remarkably smooth, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003evibrant, layered umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ebright natural sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eexceptionally smooth and silky texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003erefined green freshness with delicate vegetal elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003elong, clean and harmonious 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 SAEMIDORI (Competition Grade) 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":57658265993480,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/1635\/2264\/files\/HP_Saemidori_with_Logo.png?v=1773310930","url":"https:\/\/www.kanoatea.com\/products\/handpicked-hon-gyokuro-saemidori-2025-competition-grade","provider":"Kanoa Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}