Sweet and Umami Gyokuro from Brooklyn Tea
The dry leaves of this Gyokuro revealed a syrupy sweet aroma of stone fruit, which transformed when steeped to toasted cereal and popcorn.
Read MoreGreen tea is made by quickly heating the tea leaves, commonly using steam or large pans over a flame, to stop the oxidization process. This creates the flavors green tea is known for; grassy, vegetal, sweet and umami.
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The dry leaves of this Gyokuro revealed a syrupy sweet aroma of stone fruit, which transformed when steeped to toasted cereal and popcorn.
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