Ikiya

This morning, in our tea room in #Treviso, we have a #Gyokuro tasting scheduled, featuring one of the most precious #Japanese teas.
Gyokuro (玉露), meaning "Jade Dew" or "Jewel Dew" in Japanese, perfectly captures not only the rarity of this tea (only 0.3% of all tea produced in #Japan is Gyokuro) but also its rich, intense aroma, a pure expression of umami.

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@tea #tealovers #japanesetea #IkiyaTea

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Show threadIkiya7h ago

Gyokuro is a rare and precious #tea, crafted with expertise and dedication, particularly through the "shading" process, where the plants are grown in the shade for at least three weeks. This results in a tea with unparalleled sweetness and umami, incredibly refined and with a complex aromatic profile.
At Ikiya, in addition to importing and selling Japanese products, we organize tastings and events focused on tea and other aspects of Japanese culture.

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Show threadIkiya7h ago

If you're new to Japanese teas and would like to know more, you can ask us directly here on #Mastodon or, if you prefer, come and visit us in Treviso!

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Show threadMultiplexer6h ago
Our local tea speciality shop had Gyokuro tea at an acceptable price that I grabbed at an impulse because I liked the name and the taste description on the package.
Actually really loved it, but didn’t know it is such a rare and special thing.
Have to look if they still offer it!
Show threadIkiya6h ago
@Multiplexer if you happen to find it again, try to eat the leaves after you steeped them, adding some soy sauce: they are extremely tasty!
And if you want to know more, we're here 😊