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.

Use a little less tea or a shorter time for a lighter brew, and a little more for greater intensity. Drink it straight from the fridge first, then experiment: over large ice cubes, topped with sparkling water, or in a wine glass as an alcohol-free drink for aperitif hour.

Can I brew it hot? Yes. It is genuine Japanese gyokuro. Use water at 50–60 °C, a smaller volume and a shorter steeping time.

Does it contain caffeine? Yes. Gyokuro is naturally high in caffeine. Cold water extracts it more slowly, but the amount in your brew depends on the tea, the water temperature and the time.

Storage. Store in a cool, dry place.

Shading the plants for several weeks before harvest creates a different balance of flavour: more umami and natural sweetness, with less sharp astringency. Cold water extracts the tea slowly and gently, so the amino acids behind gyokuro's umami come forward and the bitter compounds stay back.

MiMA is a small Slovenian brand of Japanese tea. We choose our teas with care and share what we know about their origin, taste and preparation — so you know what you are drinking and enjoy your cup.

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