• 100% Japanese gyokuro from Uji, Kyoto
• Shade-grown for approximately three weeks before harvest
• Deep umami and natural sweetness
• Whole loose-leaf tea with no flavorings, sugar or other additives
• EU lab-tested for pesticide residues
• Suitable for both cold brewing and traditional hot preparation

Deep umami · Natural sweetness · Fresh, clean finish

At lower temperatures, bitter and astringent compounds are extracted more slowly, while the amino acids responsible for gyokuro's characteristic umami become more prominent.

The result is a full, clean and distinctly umami-forward tea with very little bitterness.

5–6 g · 1 liter · 6–8 hours

1. Add 5–6 g of tea to 1 liter of cold water.
2. Refrigerate for 6–8 hours or leave overnight.
3. Strain and chill well.

Adjust the tea-to-water ratio and steeping time to your taste. Use slightly less tea or a shorter extraction for a lighter brew; add a little more tea for greater intensity.

And then comes the interesting part.

Cold brew gyokuro is exceptional on its own. Drink it straight from the fridge to experience the tea's umami, natural sweetness and freshness at their clearest. Cold extraction also gives it a distinctive clear, green-gold color that becomes part of the experience once poured.

Serve it over large ice cubes, top it with sparkling water, or pour it into a wine glass as a refined alcohol-free alternative at aperitif hour. Its pronounced umami, clean flavor and color also make it an excellent base for more considered summer drinks and alcohol-free cocktails.

Taste it on its own first. Then experiment.

Yes. This is genuine Japanese gyokuro and can also be prepared using the traditional hot-brewing method. Use water at a lower temperature, around 50–60 °C, a smaller volume of water and a shorter steeping time. We selected this particular gyokuro for MiMA Cold Brew primarily for the character it develops through slow cold extraction.

Yes. Gyokuro is naturally high in caffeine and generally contains more caffeine than many other Japanese green teas. Caffeine is extracted more slowly in cold water than in hot water, but the final amount in your brew will depend on the quantity of tea, water temperature and steeping time.

• Net weight: 100 g
• Yield: up to approximately 18 liters of cold brew, depending on the tea-to-water ratio
• Ingredients: 100% Japanese green tea (gyokuro)
• Tea type: Gyokuro
• Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
• Growing method: Shade-grown for approximately three weeks before harvest
• Quality: EU lab-tested for pesticide residues
• Preparation: Cold brew; also suitable for traditional hot brewing
• Packaging: Resealable pouch
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. 
• Shipping: 2–5 working days within Slovenia, 7–10 working days within the EU

Gyokuro is shaded for several weeks before harvest. This demanding growing method creates a different balance of flavor from conventional green tea — more umami and natural sweetness, with less sharp astringency.

Cold brewing reveals these qualities in a different way. Cold water extracts the tea slowly and gently, resulting in a clean, full-bodied, distinctly umami-forward drink with very little bitterness.

Served chilled, it is equally at home as a slow afternoon drink, alongside food or as a refined alcohol-free alternative at aperitif hour. A complete drink on its own — and a base for much more.

One 100 g pouch makes up to approximately 18 liters of cold brew — around €2.30 per liter.