{"product_id":"gyokuro-superior-2026","title":"Gyokuro Superior 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine, dark-green, needle-shaped leaves introduce a Gyokuro whose taste is both subtle and distinct. Pronounced umami gives the infusion a savory, almost meaty depth, accompanied by clear notes of seaweed and sweet vegetables. Yet this richness leaves room for an elegant sweetness, delicate floral nuances, and a hint of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast is what makes this tea so compelling: sweet, fruity, and floral on one side, deeply savory and maritime on the other. As the infusion cools, a briny note reminiscent of seawater becomes more pronounced, bringing its umami character into sharper focus. The finish is gently cooling, with a lingering hint of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eWritten by Karsten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoshino Village in Yame City, Fukuoka, is renowned as the spiritual home of Gyokuro, producing some of Japan’s finest teas. Nestled in a mountainous terroir ideal for shaded cultivation, the village is known for meticulous traditional craftsmanship. Gyokuro grown here using time-honored methods is called “Traditional Hon Gyokuro,” a name reserved for teas cultivated and harvested strictly by inherited artisanal techniques, preserving a rare traditional style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Hon Gyokuro is grown using a “natural training” method where tea bushes are left unpruned to grow naturally. When new shoots reach one to one-and-a-half leaves, the plants are shaded to develop their flavor. Instead of synthetic nets, the tea is covered with “sumaki,” woven rice straw, for at least 20 days. This natural cover blocks over 95% of sunlight, promoting a deep, umami-rich character in the leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most tea gardens use machines, Traditional Hon Gyokuro is still hand-harvested leaf by leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":68198368870644,"sku":"T977_PP1427","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":68198368903412,"sku":"T977_PP1427","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":68198368936180,"sku":"T977_PP1427","price":6.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/files\/T977_IMG_3161.jpg?v=1794595118","url":"https:\/\/us.nannuoshan.org\/products\/gyokuro-superior-2026","provider":"nannuoshan_usa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}