This high-end Japanese sencha is also called "the exquisite dew pearl". Already, we expect something impressive ...

Indeed, this tea is particularly sought after. The tea plants of Gyokuro Okabe grow in the shade of the trees and are covered with bamboo mats two weeks before picking. Sunless, the tea leaves develop less tannic acid, while maintaining a stimulating effect due to its high caffeine content.

The thin leaf of this tea is deep green, slightly shiny. Rich in flavor, its taste is both sweet and tangy, as are typically Japanese teas.