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product_id: 742310401
title: "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."
brand: "senbird"
price: "$88.89"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Senbird"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/742310401-senbird-shade-grown-green-loose-leaf-tea-gyokuro-isshin-1
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# Authentic Kyoto shade-grown leaves Sustainable airtight refillable tin Radiation & metal purity tested 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.

**Brand:** senbird
**Price:** $88.89
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍵 Elevate your tea ritual with Kyoto’s rarest green gem

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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. by senbird
- **How much does it cost?** $88.89 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/742310401-senbird-shade-grown-green-loose-leaf-tea-gyokuro-isshin-1)

## Best For

- senbird enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted senbird brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sustainably Packaged:** Eco-friendly airtight tin locks in freshness and reduces waste—join the 1% for the Planet movement.
- • **Versatile Ritual Tea:** Brew hot or cold to suit your mood; perfect for mindful morning or afternoon sipping.
- • **Clean & Pure Energy Boost:** Non-GMO, gluten-free, and rigorously tested for contaminants—fuel your day with confidence.
- • **Smooth, Sweet Umami Flavor:** Delight in a mellow, floral aroma with low astringency that keeps every cup silky and refreshing.
- • **Rare Kyoto Shade-Grown Gyokuro:** Experience the exclusive Asatsuyu cultivar, shaded for 2 weeks to unlock unmatched sweetness and umami.

## Overview

Senbird Premium Gyokuro is a high-caffeine, shade-grown Japanese green tea from Kyoto’s Asatsuyu cultivar, crafted in small batches for superior sweetness and umami. Packaged in a sustainable airtight tin, it’s non-GMO, gluten-free, and purity-tested, offering a smooth, energizing tea experience perfect for mindful daily rituals.

## Description

Grown in Kyoto, Japan, Gyokuro premium Japanese green tea is a high-grade sencha prepared from the tips of tea leaves shaded from sunlight two weeks before harvest. This shade-grown Gyokuro green tea is of the Asatsuyu cultivar, known as "natural Gyokuro,” that is rare even in Japan. The unique harvesting process of this loose-leaf tea produces a jade colored tea, rich in natural caffeine. This green tea is sweeter, smooth, and less astringent with a mild and sweet umami taste.

Review: Impeccably fresh and delicate - 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!
Review: Decent, fresh, aromatic Premium Gyokuro - 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.

## Features

- Authentic Japanese Gyokuro - Premium shaded green tea grown and carefully crafted in small batches by our partner tea farms in Kyoto, Japan. Absorbs minerals from homemade soil with fermented soybeans and yogurt.
- Premium Shade Grown Green Tea - Non-GMO with no sugar, preservatives, fillers, chemicals, or pesticides. Tested for radiation and metals to ensure purity.
- High Caffeine Imperial Green Tea - Rare, high-grade loose leaf Gyokuro from Kyoto. Jade-colored tea rich in nutrients. Naturally vegan and gluten free.
- Sweet Umami Flavor - This Gyokuro Isshin of the Asatsuyu cultivar is sweeter, smoother, and less astringent with mellow sweetness and floral aroma. Brew hot or cold.
- Morning and Afternoon Tea Ritual - Adjust water temperature and leaf amount to your liking. Sip slowly to enjoy the complex umami character of this premium Japanese green tea.
- Sustainable Tea Drinking - Refillable Airtight Tea Tins minimize packaging waste. Locks out moisture and light, preserving freshness. Refill with our Refill Pack. Proud member of 1% for the Planet.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08T7W1RZR |
| Allergen Information | Gluten Free, Non-GMO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,757 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #441 in Herbal Tea |
| Brand | Senbird |
| Brand Name | Senbird |
| Caffeine Content Description | High Caffeine |
| Container Type | Recycled Aluminum Tin |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 255 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free |
| Diet type | Gluten Free |
| Each Unit Count | 1.0 |
| Flavor | Isshin |
| Flavour | Isshin |
| Item Dimensions | 7 x 7 x 10 centimeters |
| Item Form | Loose Leaves |
| Item Volume | 1.76 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 0.11 Pounds |
| Item form | Loose Leaves |
| Manufacturer | Senbird |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Benefits | Unique Flavor Profile, Potential Energy Boost |
| Product Shelf Life | 730 Days |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drinking |
| Special Ingredients | All Natural |
| Specialty | GMO Free, Gluten Free, Preservative Free, Shelf Stable, Vegan |
| Sweetness Description | Moderately Sweet |
| Tea Variety | Green |
| Tea variety | Green |
| UPC | 715706112796 |
| Unit Count | 1.7637 Grams |
| Unit count | 1.7637 Grams |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Senbird
- **Flavour:** Isshin
- **Item form:** Loose Leaves
- **Tea variety:** Green
- **Unit count:** 1.7637 Grams

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many teaspoon (tsp) is needed to brew a cup of tea and How much caffeine is there per cup of tea?**
A: Recommended is approximately 1 to 2 teaspoons for every 8 oz of water but we encourage to experiment with the tea-to-water ratio to match your preference. Gyokuro has approx 140mg caffeine/g, more extracted with higher temp and longer steeping.

**Q: How many times can this tea be re-steeped and How many servings or cup of tea can this whole tea tin (50g) make?**
A: You can re-steep it up to 3 times depending on your taste preference. Slightly increase the water temperature with each successive steeping for best results. Get about 30 cups from one tea tin, potentially more since it can be resteeped.

**Q: Is there an expiration or manufacture date on the product, and is this tea tested for safety?**
A: Yes. The best-before date is on the kraft paper pouch or at the bottom of the tin. Our teas are also tested for mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, and radiation to ensure quality.

**Q: What is the difference between the 3 'colors' and does it include the stems?**
A: Differ in aroma-depth-flavor. Isshin: Fresh-mellow- umami notes, delicate finish for everyday. Kotobuki: Sweet-rich umami-lingering sweetness for refined enthusiasts. Mikado: Fragrant-sweet taste-smooth umami, buttery finish for special occasions.

**Q: How should I store this tea to maintain its best quality?**
A: Store your tea in its airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity. We do not recommend refrigeration as temperature changes can introduce moisture and affect the tea’s natural aroma and flavor.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impeccably fresh and delicate
*by L***L on 25 May 2026*

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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent, fresh, aromatic Premium Gyokuro
*by C***A on 2 January 2026*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Tea: Reasonable Value
*by A***I on 30 April 2026*

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.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-21*