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IKKYU Competition Gyokuro KIRARI 31
Sip ► February 9, 2022

IKKYU Competition Gyokuro KIRARI 31

IKKYU Competition Gyokuro KIRARI 31 was a total umami bomb with an aftertaste that lingered long after each sip. It was vegetal but in a fresh and verdant way.

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Ichigo Trading and Travel Co. Tomoko Organic Premium Kamairicha
Sip ► March 24, 2021

Ichigo Trading and Travel Co. Tomoko Organic Premium Kamairicha

A pan-fired Japanese green tea?!? Tomoko Organic Premium Kamaraicha from Ichigo Trading was mellow and slightly fruity with a hint of jasmine.

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Ikkyu Satori Gyokuro
Sip ► March 4, 2021

Ikkyu Satori Gyokuro

Satori Gyokuro was grassy and sweet with loads of umami. Don't let the low brewing temperature scare you away! The extra effort is so worth it.

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Ikkyu Miyako Competition Gyokuro
Sip ► November 25, 2020

Ikkyu Miyako Competition Gyokuro

Miyako Competition Gyokuro from Ikkyu is a special hand picked tea that has won multiple awards. The taste was sweet with loads of umami.

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Ikkyu White Tea from Yame
Sip ► April 10, 2019

Ikkyu White Tea from Yame

Rather than being a deep shade of green, the dry leaf was incredibly pale in color. I've never seen a Japanese tea that looked quite like this.

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Ikkyu Tomomi
Sip ► February 21, 2018

Ikkyu Tomomi

Country of Origin: JapanLeaf Appearance: jade green, curledSteep time: 90 secondsWater Temperature: 175 degreesPreparation Method: kyusuLiquor: bright yellowish green When we think of Japanese green teas, we all probably get a similar mental picture: deep green leaves with a fine, needle-like...

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Ikkyu Ayumi High-Grade Sencha
Sip ► June 28, 2017

Ikkyu Ayumi High-Grade Sencha

Country of Origin: Yame, Japan Leaf Appearance: deep green, needle-like Steep time: 1 minute Water Temperature: 140 degrees Preparation Method: kyusu Liquor: bright green, slightly cloudy A few months ago I received a message through...

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Nicole Wilson. Tea Writer and Educator
My name is Nicole and I love tea…a lot! I have been writing about my love of the leaf since 2008. My work has been featured on World Tea News, The Daily Tea, Tea Journey, and other publications. I am the winner of the 2018 World Tea Award for Best Tea Blog.

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