
Yame Handpicked Fuji Midori 2-Star Dento Hon Gyokuro
After years of searching, Leo finally discovered the perfect gyokuro during his 2024 trip to Japan. "Dento Hon" is dedicated solely to producing the finest gyokuro using traditional methods. Instead of using tarps, they use bamboo to cover the tea leaves, altering the rain's minerals to create a sweeter dew that nourishes the plants. The leaves are covered for 3 weeks, and what's more impressive is it's using only single-cultivar tea leaves. The Fuji Midori cultivar The Fuji Midori cultivar, used for Gyokuro in Yame, is highly esteemed for its unique flavor profile. Developed by crossing Asatsuyu and Shizu 7132, it combines the rich umami and sweetness of Asatsuyu, known as the "natural Gyokuro," with the floral and refreshing aroma of Shizu 7132, reminiscent of cherry blossoms. This hybrid cultivar excels in producing a smooth, mellow Gyokuro with a complex, aromatic profile. Cultivated in Yame, a region renowned for its optimal tea-growing conditions, Fuji Midori benefits from tr