Shimooka Hand Picked Gyokuro "Saemidori"

Origin: Tea Farm Shimooka, Uji-Tawara, Kyoto



Cultivar: Saemidori

Shading Time: 30 days

Elevation: 150 - 200 m

Harvest: May 2019 (First Flush), hand picked

Type of steaming: Chuumushi (normal steaming)

Ideal storing: After opening please use as soon as possible (maximum 3 months) and store in a cool, light-protected place.

Weight: 30 g

Steeping Method
First infusion:

・Amount of tea ：5g
・Water temperature：about 40℃
・Water amount：about 30 ml
・Steep duration：90 - 120 sec

Second infusion:

・Water temperature：about 45℃
・Steep duration：20 - 30 sec
 

Third infusion:

・Water temperature：about 50℃
・Steep duration：40 - 50 sec
 

Fourth infusion:

・Water temperature：about 50℃
・Steep duration：60 - 70 sec

Fifth infusion:

・Water temperature：about 50℃
・Steep duration：90 sec
 

Sixth infusion:

・Water temperature：about 50℃
・Steep duration：120 sec


The Saemidori cultivar gives this Gyokuro a wonderful sweetness and a strong but very harmonious umami. Here you can clearly see the signature of the national champion, Mr. Shimooka: Balance in absolute perfection.
A top gyokuro that is rarely found in this quality.
In order for the tea to develop its full potential, we recommend the infusion method described above.

Here is a small video of Yantan, the region in Uji-Tawara, where Mr. Shimooka grows his tea. Unfortunately, this video is only available in Japanese, but it gives an impression of the beautiful landscape.