Watanabe Kyu Tennen Gyokuro infusion is intense and complex yet composed, with a pronounced umami flavour that is integrated rather than overwhelming. Gentle marine and vegetal notes emerge alongside a soft, almost creamy texture and a sweetness that lingers quietly. A wonderful tea that expresses careful cultivation and of a landscape that has been allowed to speak for itself.
Organic Watanabe Kyu Tennen Gyokuro
This lightly steamed (asamushi) tea is made from the Asatsuyu cultivar, which is known for its natural sweetness, and comes from the island of Yakushima in the south of Japan. Harvested early each year, it is the work of the Watanabe family, who have long been recognised for their commitment to natural tea cultivation. They manage their gardens without using synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, instead relying on a carefully maintained ecosystem in which the soil, plants and surrounding environment remain in balance. Production is small-scale and much of the work is still carried out by hand.
The tea plants grow in living soil enriched over time, in a climate that provides warmth, rainfall, and steady seasonal rhythm. Before harvest, the leaves are shaded for 10-14 days, a process that deepens their character and concentrates their natural compounds.
The Watanabe Kyu Tennen Gyokuro infusion is intense yet composed, with a pronounced umami flavour that is integrated rather than overwhelming. Gentle marine and vegetal notes emerge alongside a soft, almost creamy texture and a sweetness that lingers quietly. It is not just the complexity that stands out, but also a sense of coherence — an expression of careful cultivation and of a landscape that has been allowed to speak for itself.
This tea comes from what must surely be one of the most beautiful tea gardens in Kyushu. Surrounded by mountains and woods, the area in which the bushes that are used to make this tea grow is idyllic; the air is clean, the soil is rich in minerals and the water is pure. These gifts of nature, combined with Mr. Watanabe’s passion for producing only premium quality tea, his know-how, commitment to working in harmony and “honestly” with the natural environment have led to a truly delicious and pure tea that invites slower preparation and attention, revealing more with each infusion.
Tip: If you are a fan of the Watanabe Tennen Gyokuro you should definitely try this tea!
DE-ÖKO-006
Non-EU Agriculture
From controlled organic cultivation
Organic green tea
DE-ÖKO-006
Non-EU Agriculture
From controlled organic cultivation
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