A centuries-old favorite of Japanese aristocrats, Gyokuro is one of Japan's finest tea offerings and the most famous of Uji's teas. This highly esteemed emerald tea is shade-grown for approximately three weeks, producing after harvest an infusion of the beautiful pale green color from which it earns its name. Steep with water heated gently for an initial infusion, and enjoy the exquisite, sweet flavors and aromas of Uji's finest tea.