Senbird Premium Gyokuro - Japanese Shade Grown Green Tea - From Kyoto Japan - Imperial Loose Leaf Green Tea In Airtight Tea Tin (1.76oz/50g) (Isshin)

The aroma right out of the bag is rich and inviting. Once brewed, the tea delivers a gentle sweetness that lingers on the palate, and I appreciate how low the astringency is; even on subsequent steeps it stays smooth and easy-going without the sharp bite you can get from some other greens. Flavor-wise it leans into that refined umami you expect from Gyokuro, but it’s balanced by the natural sweetness and silky mouthfeel which makes every cup enjoyable. The cost-to-quality ratio is decent: while not the most premium Gyokuro out there, for daily sipping or sharing it holds its own. If you love aromatic, sweet, low-astringency Japanese greens, this is a tea worth trying.

This tea is lovely. It's smooth and refreshing and not too powerful tasting. No lie, I felt calm and relaxed after my first cup. Natural and so healthy. It's worth it!!

This green tea is amazing. The aroma is fresh and calming, and the taste is super smooth. A little bit goes a very long way, so it’s a great value for the price. It also leaves you feeling relaxed and refreshed. Highly recommend.

As a tea lover, I prefer loose leaf tea and gyokuro is one of my absolute favorites. This particular tea, from Sendbird, is lighter bodied than some other gyokuro's I've had in the past (from other company's that have a much more grassiness, which I tend to gravitate toward), but it's still very enjoyable and has a smooth quality, with no bitterness....very difficult to over brew this one. It's one I'd definitely order again to keep in the pantry along side the more robust teas.

If you prepare it according to directions you get a lovely cup of very gentle, clearly high-quality green tea. Don’t be afraid of the low temp water suggestion!