Gyokuro Prince of Kyushu – The King of Shaded Teas from Hoshino

 

A Gyokuro that wears its origin like a crown: noble, rare, and masterfully cultivated.

 

1. A Tea that Breathes Tradition

In the secluded mountains of Hoshino (Yame, Kyushu), one of Japan's most exquisite teas is created.

The Gyokuro Prince of Kyushu belongs to the highest category of "Dento Hon Gyokuro" – a designation given only to teas grown and processed using strictly traditional methods.

Even upon opening the tin, you are greeted by a scent of rich sweetness, warm umami, and deep plant notes.

The infusion is golden-green, velvety, soft, and full of energetic tranquility.

A tea that is not simply drunk – but celebrated.

 

2. Flavor Profile

• Aroma: sweet-green, warm, noble, slightly nutty

• Taste: intense but gentle umami; creamy, deep, and incredibly well-rounded

• Texture: full-bodied, thick, luxurious

• Finish: long, soft, sweet, and endlessly harmonious

This tea is one of the most complex Gyokuros in terms of flavor.

 

3. Origin – Hoshino, Yame: The Home of Premium Gyokuro

Hoshino is world-renowned for producing some of Japan's finest Gyokuros.

The Prince of Kyushu is created under unparalleled conditions:

✔ traditional shading with rice straw

✔ extremely careful cultivation in small plots

✔ manual labor at every stage

✔ misty valleys, clear mountains, mineral-rich soil

Hoshino is not just a region — it is a synonym for ultimate Gyokuro artistry.

 

4. Special Features of the "Prince of Kyushu"

This tea is harvested using the ShigokiZumi method:

• exclusively leaf tips, no stems

• highest purity of leaf structure

• harvested only once a year

• produced according to ancient Dento-Hon-Gyokuro tradition

This is Gyokuro at a master level — a rarity available only in small quantities worldwide.

 

5. Preparation Recommendation

For a perfect Gyokuro experience:

• 6 g to 60 ml

• Water temperature: 50 °C

• 1st infusion: 90–120 seconds

• 2nd infusion: 70–80 °C, 60 seconds

The lower the temperature, the more intense the umami.

 

6. The Tea that Carries the Soul of Japan

The Gyokuro Prince of Kyushu is a tea for special moments:

precious, deep, exuding meditative tranquility, and unparalleled in taste.

A tea that shows why Gyokuro is considered the supreme discipline of Japanese tea art.

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