Gyokuro Tohei green tea

Mr. Tohei-san is cosidered one of the top level Gyokuro producers in all of Japan. He cultivates Gyokuro according to the classic method of shading. Tohei-san cultivates gyokuro according to the traditional tana method of shading tea bushes with woven rice-thatch mats, which he weaves himself. They are layered atop a frame so the mats do not directly touch the bushes. This technique is falling out of favor, often being replaced by black plastic mats. Tohei san shades his tea bushes for 4-5 weeks prior to harvest. It is more time-consuming than modern methods, but worth the extra effort. This year, Tohei-san's Gyokuro has an elegant sweetness, with rich umami flavors of wakame seaweed, spinach and nuts.
Tea is packed in 50g airtight bags.