Senbird Shade-Grown Green Loose Leaf Tea - Gyokuro Isshin (1.76oz/50g) | Kyoto loose leaf gyokuro with mellow umami; brew hot or cold for a focused tea ritual.

This is a premium tea: expensive, but worth it. The leaves are bright green, brewing up into a mellow golden cup that is both soothing and energizing. I never expected to find tea like this outside of Japan--you'll want to create a ritual around drinking it!

The aroma right out of the bag is rich and inviting. Once brewed, the tea delivers a gentle sweetness that lingers on the palate, and I appreciate how low the astringency is; even on subsequent steeps it stays smooth and easy-going without the sharp bite you can get from some other greens. Flavor-wise it leans into that refined umami you expect from Gyokuro, but it’s balanced by the natural sweetness and silky mouthfeel which makes every cup enjoyable. The cost-to-quality ratio is decent: while not the most premium Gyokuro out there, for daily sipping or sharing it holds its own. If you love aromatic, sweet, low-astringency Japanese greens, this is a tea worth trying.

This is a great tea and a reasonable value. The flavor is even and light, and it's a strong recommendation for a morning-specific tea. I find it best to make a lighter-strength brew for the best balance (and to keep the price per cup down). The tea is a good alternative to Pu'er, Dragon Well, or other East Asian pick. It's a higher-end alternative and is a good choice for a once-in-a-while tea with friends. Not the cheapest, but a fair price for the quality.

This is one of the tea varieties that has the highest possible health benefits. I have researched carefully and this is the best. It also has a lovely fragrance and taste. I have a high degree of confidence in this company. All aspects indicate veery high integrity and quality.

This product arrived before the estimated delivery date. It has a vibrant green color and flavor. This drink is very relaxing.