Yame Handpicked Tsuyu Hikari 3-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. Leo had the opportunity to select gyokuro ranging from 1 to 3 stars, and naturally, he chose the 3-star quality.  The Tsuyuhikari cultivar It is probably the most popular cultivars when it comes to premium gyokuro. Tsuyu Hikari is considered one of the best cultivars for Gyokuro due to its exceptional qualities derived from its parent cultivars, Asatsuyu and Shizu 7132. This combination results in a tea with a unique balance of umami and aroma that is highly valued in Gyokuro production Tsuyu Hikari is also known for its high resistance to cold