Ocha & Co. Organic Gyokuro – Smooth Umami-Rich Green Tea for Tea Lovers, 100g/3.5oz.

Ocha & Co.: Supporting Shizuoka Tea Farmers and Their Exceptional Teas

Our mission at Ocha & Co. is to support the remarkable tea farmers of Shizuoka by sharing their extraordinary teas and matcha with discerning Japanese tea enthusiasts across the United States. We hold an unwavering dedication to quality and freshness, preparing small batches weekly and vacuum-sealing them for express shipping to the USA. This commitment allows us to offer consistently high-quality tea at unbeatable prices, and our office in Japan is conveniently located close to our tea growers to ensure effective collaboration.

Explore Our Green Tea Collection

Visit our store to discover our curated offerings, including traditional matcha whisks and scoops. Hand-carved from seasoned Japanese bamboo by a third-generation tea master in Nara Takayama, our chasen and chashaku embody the artistry of Japanese tea culture. We proudly hold the Kitemark of Shizuoka Prefecture, a prestigious recognition as the first tea producer to receive this award for quality.

Featured Matcha Collection

Our Japanese tea caddy, known as chazutsu, crafted from Yamatsugi Seishisho (established in 1868) using exquisite washi paper, will be available soon. Additionally, we offer a delightful Matcha Tea Set that features a Nara Takayama whisk, scoop, single cultivar matcha, and a traditional omamori amulet for harmony and serenity.

Product Highlights: Ocha & Co. Pure, Organic, Authentic Japanese Gyokuro

Why choose Ocha & Co.'s Organic Gyokuro Green Tea? Our Gyokuro is composed of 100% leaf from the Saemidori cultivar with no additives. The tea leaves are shaded for 14 days prior to harvest, enhancing L-Theanine and amino acid levels, resulting in an exceptional umami flavor and a sweet mouthfeel typical of Gyokuro teas. Grown at an elevation of 400 meters in the pristine Southern Alps of Shizuoka, these teas benefit from clean air, water, and a natural environment free from industrial pollutants. The ideal weather conditions, characterized by cool, misty mornings and warm afternoons, contribute significantly to the cultivation of organic green tea.

Direct Communication with Growers

Ocha & Co. operates directly from Japan, with daily communication with our tea growers. This ensures that teas are shipped to our USA warehouse promptly after production. With our proficiency in Japanese, we eliminate any potential for miscommunication, guaranteeing a seamless process.

Harvesting Process

Our commitment to freshness begins with the first flush of leaves, which are harvested early in the morning and rapidly steamed to preserve their freshness. We offer a range of organic options, including Sencha, Fukamushicha, Kabusecha, Gyokuro, and Genmaicha.

Customer Reviews and Quality Assurance

We are proud to say our customers have rated us highly, with a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 1,686 reviews. Our pricing reflects the quality of our teas, with options ranging from $26.00 to $34.00.

Understanding Our Gyokuro Tea: Depth and Quality of Flavor

Gyokuro tea plants experience natural shading for 20 days to enhance the amino acid content, resulting in a rich umami flavor. This premium Japanese tea boasts a smooth taste, aromatic bouquet, and stunning emerald green color. Our Gyokuro green leaf tea is produced in an award-winning mountainous plantation in Shizuoka, where conditions for organic tea cultivation are optimal.

Preserving Freshness with Vacuum-Sealing

We order small batches of Gyokuro green leaf tea on a weekly basis to ensure a long shelf life. Each batch is carefully vacuum-sealed, retaining the tea's optimal freshness.

At Ocha & Co., our farmers work in harmony with one of Japan's top blenders, allowing us to offer a diverse selection of organic green and black teas to satisfy various tastes, moods, or occasions. Explore our collection today!

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