Gyokuro Asahi
Gyokuro Asahi is made only with the earliest leaf buds of the spring harvest in Japan. The tea is grown under shade cover (using a reed, bamboo mats or straw screens) for 2 or 3 weeks before harvesting begins. Growing the tea in diffuse sunlight reduces photosynthesis and minimal oxidation which allows this tea’s leaves to keep more of their natural nutrients and antioxidants that contribute to the colour, aroma, and taste.
Less exposure to sunlight results in a mild and sweet flavour and less astringency. Now the best grades of this tea are becoming more widely available outside of Japan as more tea lovers learn to appreciate this wonderfully fragrant and delicate tea.
The tea contains naturally occurring caffeine.
Although the levels of caffeine in green tea are slightly lower than you’d expect to find in black tea and considerably less than in a cup of coffee.
Brewing and taste
We recommend that you follow these steps in order to get the best taste: 8Fl Oz/240ml of water below boiling at around 170ºF/75ºC for 2/3 minutes. The gold can be added before or after pouring the water according to your preference.
Flavour
The deep green and luscious tea leaves produce a fruity, pale green cup with lovely, fresh umami flavour, a clean, exquisite and satisfyingly full-flavoured taste in every cup.
Storage
Keep it in a cold and dry place.
Evidence-based health benefits of white tea
Green tea contains bioactive compounds that improve health. Green tea is loaded with polyphenol antioxidants, including catechins called EGCG. These antioxidants can have various beneficial effects on health.
Compounds in green tea can improve brain function and make you smarter. Green tea contains less caffeine than coffee, but enough to produce an effect. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function.
Green tea increases fat burning and improves physical performance. Green tea has been shown to boost the metabolic rate and increase fat burning in the short term, although not all studies agree.
Antioxidants in green tea may lower your risk of some types of cancer. Green tea has powerful antioxidants that may protect against cancer. Multiple studies show that green tea drinkers have a lower risk of various types of cancer.
Green tea may protect your brain in old age, lowering your risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The bioactive compounds in green tea can have various protective effects on the brain. They may reduce the risk of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the two most common neurodegenerative disorders.
Green tea can kill bacteria, which improves dental health and lowers your risk of infection- The catechins in green tea may inhibit the growth of bacteria and some viruses. This can lower the risk of infections and lead to improvements in dental health, a lower risk of caries and reduce bad breath.
Green tea may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Some controlled trials show that green tea can cause mild reductions in blood sugar levels. It may also lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Green tea may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, green tea has been shown to lower total and LDL cholesterol, as well as protect the LDL particles from oxidation. Observational studies show that green tea drinkers have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Green tea can help you lose weight and lower your risk of obesity some studies show that green tea leads to increased weight loss. It may be particularly effective at reducing dangerous abdominal fat.