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product_id: 678954109
title: "Organic Gyokuro"
brand: "ocha & co."
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# 20 days shade-grown for max umami Grown in award-winning Shizuoka mountains Vacuum-sealed freshness preserved Organic Gyokuro

**Brand:** ocha & co.
**Price:** VT16170
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🍵 Elevate your tea game with Japan’s umami secret weapon

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Organic Gyokuro by ocha & co.
- **How much does it cost?** VT16170 with free shipping
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## Best For

- ocha & co. enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ocha & co. brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Perfect Brew, Every Time:** Optimized steeping guidelines (40-60°C, 120-180 seconds) let you unlock the full umami depth, making each cup a mindful ritual of luxury.
- • **Umami-Packed Shade Grown Leaves:** Experience the rich amino acid boost from 20 days of natural shading, delivering a smooth, savory flavor that sets you apart.
- • **Vacuum-Sealed for Peak Freshness:** Every batch is sealed tight to lock in the vibrant emerald color and aromatic bouquet, ensuring your tea tastes as fresh as the day it was picked.
- • **Mountain-Grown Organic Excellence:** Cultivated in pristine, mineral-rich soils of Shizuoka’s award-winning plantations, guaranteeing premium quality and authentic Japanese terroir.
- • **Expertly Curated by Japan’s Top Tea Masters:** Crafted in collaboration with national tea champions, this tea embodies tradition and precision for the discerning palate.

## Overview

Ocha & Co. Organic Gyokuro Green Tea is a premium, shade-grown Japanese loose leaf tea cultivated organically in Shizuoka’s mountainous region. Its 20-day shading process enhances amino acids and umami flavor, delivering a smooth, aromatic cup with a deep emerald hue. Vacuum-sealed in small batches for optimal freshness, this tea is expertly crafted by top Japanese tea masters and designed for precise brewing to unlock its full flavor potential.

## Description

Product description Premium Organic Japanese Gyokuro Loose Leaf Green TeaGyokuro tea is a premium Japanese green tea containing high amounts of umami. Shaded from the sun for 20 days to increase the levels of chlorophyl and the amino acid L-theanine, cool temperatures in the mountain areas slows leaf growth and concentrates aroma in the leaf. The Gyokuro green tea plants are grown without chemical fertilizers, and leaves are picked when they are young for a smooth, rich and aromatic organic green tea.Brew the perfect cup of Gyokuro green teaTemperature, amount of leaf, type of water and steep time are important factors you need to get right to make the perfect cup of hot Gyokuro Japanese green tea. We recommend: Tea: 6g (0.2 oz.), Water: 1 cup (200ml), Temperature: (40 - 60°C), Steep Time: 120 - 180 seconds.Ocha & Co. Organic Green TeaOur JAS organic tea plantations are found in a hillside region of Japan blessed with clear water, the perfect temperatures, ample natural shade, and mineral-rich soil. Our Japanese teas are prepared in small batches by the Japanese Tea Association’s top certified tea instructor and the winner of Japan’s 56th National Tea Tasting competition. Ingredients 100% Japanese Organic Green Tea - Gyokuro Cultivar P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Directions Temperature: 40 - 60C, Steep Time: 120 - 180 seconds, Tea: 6g (0.2 oz.) Safety Warning Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children or pregnant women. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. See more

Review: Normal Fukamushi, Kukicha, Hojicha, Shincha reviews - My reviews of Ocha's loose leaves line-up as desertcart's listing doesn't allow separate reviews for different teas in this category. Edit: (18/12/25): Organic Shincha 80g If you are looking to try this, my best advice is to grab it during the summer straight after the fresh harvest. Shincha is fleeting. It really only retains that unique character for the first few months, even with vacuum packaging. I picked this up a bit later in the year and have just finished the packet. My hasty photo here shows the very last bit of leaves from the bottom of the bag, so excuse the broken appearance. In my first cup, it was arguably the most grassy tea I have ever drunk. It has a sharp, dominant grassy umami punch that hits you immediately. However, you need to know that once the bag is open, it quickly mellows out. The longer you let oxygen in, that intense fresh bite settled into a smoother, more standard First Flush Sencha profile with a nice, subtle natural sweetness. This is certainly not for everyone. If you are new to Shincha, be prepared for a serious grassy kick. You also need to be on top of your storage to keep that freshness alive, otherwise you're just better off buying a bigger bag of first flush sencha. 4 stars. _______________________________ Edit (03/09/25): Organic Hojicha 100g For £17, this is definitely a premium Hojicha, and you absolutely get what you pay for. It comes with all the hallmarks of quality you expect from Ocha & Co., like being certified organic and vacuum-sealed for maximum freshness. The tea itself, a mix of leaves and stems, is expertly roasted. I found there was no bitterness at all, even when I tried longer infusions at higher temperatures. The flavour is very well balanced with smoky, roasted notes and a light sweetness that carries through each sip. It's never overwhelming or intense like you might find with lower-quality roasted teas. Because the leaves are so well roasted, you can easily get multiple infusions from them. I noticed the later infusions brought out even more sweetness than the first or second. It's also worth remembering that Hojicha is naturally low in caffeine but still has the health benefits of green tea, so you can enjoy it any time of day without worry. A strong 4 out of 5 stars from me. Certainly the highest quality Hojicha I've tried. ___________________ Edit (02/08/25): Organic Kukicha 100g At £18, it's definitely pricey for what it is. For those who've never tried kukicha before, I would describe it as "sencha-lite" with more sweetness. Like the other teas in Ocha's lineup, it's vacuum-sealed for maximum freshness and quality. Brewing it at the recommended 80C for 30 seconds, in contrast to the fukamushi, the theme here is "light & clean" in both taste and visual. It has a light umami with no bitterness, clear notes of sweetness, and ends with a clean finish. You can brew it for longer to get bitterness, but it's not meant for that. It's also very low in caffeine due to being made from stems/twigs, while still being quite healthy. My only main problem is the pricing. £18 is quite a lot for this tea. It's good, but I don't think it's £18 good. 4 stars. __________ Normal fukamushi: This tea costs £20 for 100g, which places it firmly in the premium range, and it definitely shows. The package arrived vacuum-sealed to preserve maximum freshness, which is always a good sign for high-quality tea from Japan. The leaves themselves are a deep green and finely broken, exactly as fukamushi should be. The dry aroma is a nice, strong grassy roasted smell, quite pleasant that I enjoyed. I followed the brewing recommendation of 80C for about 40 seconds. If you prefer a bit more bitterness, you can steep it a little longer. The result is a hallmark of authentic fukamushi tea: rich, full-bodied, and with a deep umami flavour. You can see the quality in the cloudy appearance of the tea. For those new to this style, yes, you are meant to drink the cloudiness and the fine sediment at the bottom. It contains all the good stuff that makes fukamushi even healthier than regular sencha. The only minor issue is with cleaning your strainer. Because the leaf particles are so fine, some will get stuck in a normal mesh strainer and require a bit of extra effort to clean. There are special teapots (kyusu) for this tea, but they aren't essential. So despite the high price, it's completely justified; you're paying for quality and I can certainly gives it a 5 stars.
Review: Best green tea I’ve had - This kabusecha is the best green tea I’ve ever had, and I lived in Asia for a while, so I’ve had quite a few. Very smooth and mild, unique flavour. You can use just 2 grams for a large cup (I put that with a 450ml flask. You can also use the same tea to make multiple cups throughout the day, as it retains it’s strength, so definitely worth the money.

## Features

- GYOKURO GREEN TEA: Gyokuro tea plants are grown in natural shade for 20 days to increase the amino acid content and umami of the young, organically grown green tea leaves.
- DEEP FLAVOR & AROMA: This high-grade loose leaf green tea is a premium Japanese tea with a smooth, flavorful umami-rich taste, a fragrant bouquet and a deep emerald green color.
- JAPANESE ORGANIC TEA: This organic green tea is grown in an award-winning mountainous plantation in Shizuoka, where the perfect climatic conditions exist for organic Japanese tea cultivation.
- VACUUM-SEALED FRESHNESS: Small batches of our Gyokuro green leaf tea are ordered weekly to ensure a long shelf-life, and the organic tea has also been vacuum-sealed to retain optimal freshness.
- OCHA & CO: Our tea growers work in harmony with one of the top blenders in the country to produce the finest organic green and black teas, so we can offer a variety of Japanese teas for different tastes, moods or occasions

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07875HFC6 |
| Additives | Green Tea |
| Age Range Description | Adults |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,353 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 177 in Herbal Tea |
| Brand | Ocha & Co. |
| Caffeine content | Medium Caffeine [NA] |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,850) |
| Date First Available | 22 Dec. 2024 |
| Format | Loose Leaves |
| Manufacturer | Ocha & Co. |
| Manufacturer reference | 1 |
| Package Information | Vacuum-Sealed |
| Product Dimensions | 21 x 11 x 1 cm; 99.22 g |
| Serving Recommendation | Tea: 6g (0.2 oz.), Water: 1 cup (200ml), Temperature: (40 - 60C), Steep Time: 120 - 180 seconds |
| Serving Size | 500 g |
| Speciality | Fertilizer Free, Natural, Organic |
| Storage Instructions | Keep Dry |
| Units | 100.0 gram |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ocha & Co.
- **Caffeine content:** Medium Caffeine [NA]
- **Flavour:** Organic Gyokuro
- **Item form:** Loose Leaves
- **Item weight:** 3.5 Ounces
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Package information:** Vacuum-Sealed
- **Speciality:** Fertilizer Free, Natural, Organic
- **Tea variety:** Green
- **Unit count:** 100.0 gram

## Images

![Organic Gyokuro - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yBeaimk2L.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Normal Fukamushi, Kukicha, Hojicha, Shincha reviews
*by H***G on 9 July 2025*

My reviews of Ocha's loose leaves line-up as Amazon's listing doesn't allow separate reviews for different teas in this category. Edit: (18/12/25): Organic Shincha 80g If you are looking to try this, my best advice is to grab it during the summer straight after the fresh harvest. Shincha is fleeting. It really only retains that unique character for the first few months, even with vacuum packaging. I picked this up a bit later in the year and have just finished the packet. My hasty photo here shows the very last bit of leaves from the bottom of the bag, so excuse the broken appearance. In my first cup, it was arguably the most grassy tea I have ever drunk. It has a sharp, dominant grassy umami punch that hits you immediately. However, you need to know that once the bag is open, it quickly mellows out. The longer you let oxygen in, that intense fresh bite settled into a smoother, more standard First Flush Sencha profile with a nice, subtle natural sweetness. This is certainly not for everyone. If you are new to Shincha, be prepared for a serious grassy kick. You also need to be on top of your storage to keep that freshness alive, otherwise you're just better off buying a bigger bag of first flush sencha. 4 stars. _______________________________ Edit (03/09/25): Organic Hojicha 100g For £17, this is definitely a premium Hojicha, and you absolutely get what you pay for. It comes with all the hallmarks of quality you expect from Ocha & Co., like being certified organic and vacuum-sealed for maximum freshness. The tea itself, a mix of leaves and stems, is expertly roasted. I found there was no bitterness at all, even when I tried longer infusions at higher temperatures. The flavour is very well balanced with smoky, roasted notes and a light sweetness that carries through each sip. It's never overwhelming or intense like you might find with lower-quality roasted teas. Because the leaves are so well roasted, you can easily get multiple infusions from them. I noticed the later infusions brought out even more sweetness than the first or second. It's also worth remembering that Hojicha is naturally low in caffeine but still has the health benefits of green tea, so you can enjoy it any time of day without worry. A strong 4 out of 5 stars from me. Certainly the highest quality Hojicha I've tried. ___________________ Edit (02/08/25): Organic Kukicha 100g At £18, it's definitely pricey for what it is. For those who've never tried kukicha before, I would describe it as "sencha-lite" with more sweetness. Like the other teas in Ocha's lineup, it's vacuum-sealed for maximum freshness and quality. Brewing it at the recommended 80C for 30 seconds, in contrast to the fukamushi, the theme here is "light & clean" in both taste and visual. It has a light umami with no bitterness, clear notes of sweetness, and ends with a clean finish. You can brew it for longer to get bitterness, but it's not meant for that. It's also very low in caffeine due to being made from stems/twigs, while still being quite healthy. My only main problem is the pricing. £18 is quite a lot for this tea. It's good, but I don't think it's £18 good. 4 stars. __________ Normal fukamushi: This tea costs £20 for 100g, which places it firmly in the premium range, and it definitely shows. The package arrived vacuum-sealed to preserve maximum freshness, which is always a good sign for high-quality tea from Japan. The leaves themselves are a deep green and finely broken, exactly as fukamushi should be. The dry aroma is a nice, strong grassy roasted smell, quite pleasant that I enjoyed. I followed the brewing recommendation of 80C for about 40 seconds. If you prefer a bit more bitterness, you can steep it a little longer. The result is a hallmark of authentic fukamushi tea: rich, full-bodied, and with a deep umami flavour. You can see the quality in the cloudy appearance of the tea. For those new to this style, yes, you are meant to drink the cloudiness and the fine sediment at the bottom. It contains all the good stuff that makes fukamushi even healthier than regular sencha. The only minor issue is with cleaning your strainer. Because the leaf particles are so fine, some will get stuck in a normal mesh strainer and require a bit of extra effort to clean. There are special teapots (kyusu) for this tea, but they aren't essential. So despite the high price, it's completely justified; you're paying for quality and I can certainly gives it a 5 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best green tea I’ve had
*by R***H on 4 February 2026*

This kabusecha is the best green tea I’ve ever had, and I lived in Asia for a while, so I’ve had quite a few. Very smooth and mild, unique flavour. You can use just 2 grams for a large cup (I put that with a 450ml flask. You can also use the same tea to make multiple cups throughout the day, as it retains it’s strength, so definitely worth the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very good for baking
*by K***R on 24 January 2026*

amazing for baking made swiss rolls with these and you can really taste the flavour. quite expensive for amount but would buy again.

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