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A refreshing tea that I could enjoy at any time of day—though I prefer drinking this one in the mornings as I respond very strongly to caffeine. While I would describe the flavor strength as medium, there is something bold there I can't really describe. This is by no means a bad thing. The tea has more of a vegetal and darker taste than most green teas; I could compare this tea to that that is found in gourmet Japanese restraunts. I wouldn't knock this one until you've tried it. Some people love it, and others aren't so keen. (a word of advice: follow brewing instructions EXACTLY. Green tea is very easy to burn or over-steep. Be careful and experiment to see what you like.)

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I'm not the biggest green tea drinker but this particular green tea is wonderful. I wouldn't steep this for more than 45 seconds though because you dont want to burn the tea leaves and get a gross bitter taste! I would recommend this tea to just about anyone.

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I asked for a good green tea and one employee recommended this one. I was impressed with the beautiful and bright green leaves of this tea. Found it pricey, however when I prepared it at home I knew it is one of the finest green teas I have had. The smell is like fresh grass and green vegetables and so the exquisite flavor. With a tea like this it is so important to be gentle on the temperature as well as with the brewing time ( less than a minute ). This tea makes me happy and peaceful !

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I thought this tea was excellent. It had a strong flavor for a green tea, but what I liked most about it was the slightly sweet aftertaste that became apparent on the 2nd and 3rd brews with the same leaves.

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This tea is nothing if not unique. When I first took in the aroma of this tea, my immediate thought was vegetal. Specifically, I thought of boiled greens (e.g., turnip greens) or lima beans. The color is almost a neon green and the taste is mildly sweet with lingering notes of grass.

It is very important that you do not use boiling water when brewing this tea. Let the water cool for a couple of minutes if using a kettle. I would say 150 degrees is ideal. Hit the leaves with a quick burst of water and run it off immediately. This serves to wake up the flavor. Brew for 35-45 seconds on the first steep and increase that time a touch each time you re-steep.

This tea is not for everyone and I sincerely think it is more for the purist like myself who prefers to drink tea without sweeteners. That being said, it is very approachable but I think it is safe to say that it would lose something if you tried to sweeten it. Please take this with a grain of salt as I have already said that this is my preferred way to drink any tea.

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This is the ideal tea to drink instead of those canned energy drinks. It brightens up the day and inspires the mind. You can't beat it for an afternoon pick me up.

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I;m not a huge green tea fan, and the first sip of this tea made my senses tingle. The vegetal and sweet edamame-like taste was superceded by strong umami that lingered after drinking. No wonder this stuff is so expensive.

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I hesitated to spend [$] on 2 oz of tea, but I'm glad I did. This is the best tasting green tea I've have ever had. You can use it 5 times so that brings the cost more in line with other teas. I will definitely get this tea again and again.

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I swear there is something about this tea that just leaves me feeling GOOD when I'm done drinking it! I would caution though against using water too hot or steeping it too long because if you do it will turn bitter. It is high quality tea. I drink it plain and really enjoy it. It also turns a pretty bright green color in your cup. I have re-steeped it and it still tastes great. I just put the steeped leaves in the refrigerator for next time and it is no problem. You can steep the same leaves 4-5 times. Knowing that will stretch your tea and makes it less expensive when you see how many cups you can get out of it.

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Excellent quality, light, refreshing, and very health beneficial. Perfection when steeped only 30-40 seconds @180F but the flavor turns grassy/bitter if times are pushed too long. I enjoy this most in the morning.

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Brewed at proper strength and time, this is simply the best grade of green tea you can hope to drink.

Go directly to a Teavana store and ask them to brew you a cup. You'll get an idea how properly brewed Gyokuro should taste, and it provides a useful reference point for brewing it at home. Make sure you have the proper brewing equipment (a metal infuser ball in a heated mug with microwaved water won't cut it).

When it's properly steeped (temp/time/equipment), it's medium-strength, slightly fruity, floral, with a grassy overtone. The aroma is floral, vegetal, and fruity. The combination of aroma and taste will blow you away. You may just get hooked. It's like a good Sencha with more flavor.

I brew it using an electric kettle (heating the water to 165F), a temperature gauge, and the Teavana perfect tea maker. I measure the tea to one level teaspoon per 8 oz. of water. I use the kitchen timer on the oven, brewing for approx 1 min. on first steep, gradually increasing time on subsequent steepings. It holds up well to at least 2 steepings, decreasing in strength after that.

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If you follow the directions, it's probably the best green tea on earth! Sometimes I drink it plain & sometimes I add organic raw sugar & lemon. This is not a tea for people who love sugary, sweet teas/drinks. This tea is for people who like a simple, earthier flavor. You can see & feel that this tea is good for you!

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I was a little skeptical after reading reviews but wanted health benefits of a real japanese green tea Boy was I surprised that I loved the taste as well! This will be my tea of choice from now on

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I think this is the best green tea on the market, I wish we could buy it in Canada.

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When I first walked into one of their stores I was amazed at all the different selection of good premium tea. After drinking tea almost everyday I finally decided to step it up a notch and purchased some Gyokuro imperial.. I was shocked on how different it was than any other tea. It's had such a great fresh taste to it! To me it seemed it had a very slight fruit taste to it almost like cinnamon but, not over bearing at all. most tea drinkers won't even taste it. kinda hard to explain that exact flavor but its very slight. It also has a very strong vegetal taste kinda grassy. I've let friends and family try it and they right away taste the difference on how fresh this tea is. Definitely the best green tea I've ever had.

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This is a go to green tea for after dinner or evening. You won't be disappointed.

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its good but it has that green tea flavor good but i like black tea better

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This tea improves digestion, promotes better smelling breath, and enhances mental clarity. It is perfect for tea purists. I only use the leaves once and brew for under 2 minutes. This provides the freshest and cleanest taste. No bitterness and low tannins.

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I would gladly drink this high quality tea anytime. The dark green color and clarity is exceptional. I bought this as a taste initially but now I'm hooked!

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When I first set foot into a Teavana, the employee recommended this right off the bat. When I first drank it, I thought it was way too strong and grassy. Within time, I got to enjoy its bold taste. This is as best as green tea gets. Very high quality and highly recommended. Its best as a breakfast tea and a perfect substitute to coffee.

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I was pleasantly surprised at the subtle hint of peach combined with the relaxing, earthy taste of this Tea. It is a smooth, beautiful cup of Tea. I followed the directions exactly, even using a temperature gauge and a timer, it was worth the effort. I tasted absolutely NO bitterness, it was smooth to the last drop! A perfect cup of Green Tea!

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This tea is great, very different in terms of aroma and taste to that of sencha, my usual tea. I steep it at 140-150 F for about 1.5-2 mins using about 1.5-2 tsp, contrary to the instructions here but in line with what i read on other places. I recommend heating the water higher and using the hot water to warm your cup then steep the leaves once the ideal temperature is reached. I also found this creates a very aromatic, light flavor lacking much of the bitterness of sencha while retaining the usual grassiness of Japanese green teas. It can be reused several times and tastes great. I would recommend using something that has small pores though as many small particles can end up in your cup.

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I wanted to get a good quality green tea and I am very impressed. I do enjoy the flavors of the teas I have purchased with this company, and I feel I am doing something positive for my health. I also will say I can enjoy any without the rock salt or honey, but on very rare occassion may do one or the other. Very enjoyeable. High quality

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I am a recovering coffee-drinker who has discovered the benefits of drinking loose leaf teas instead. This green tea is an excellent alternative to coffee in that it wakes me up and gives me a long-lasting buzz without the shakes that came with coffee. I like it strong, so maybe that's why I like this tea. Sweetened with a touch of agave syrup takes away any bitterness that may result in my novice brewing.

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OMG! This tea is absolutely delicious! First time buying and I am hooked. Love it! I am definetely recommending this tea to family and friends.

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An impromptu stop at my local teavana store is how I came to meet this beauty. Can't beat the health benefits of green tea, the flavor of this Gyokuro, multiple infusions etc. I keep this in stock at all times! Give it a try

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I loved the smell and how pretty it is. The taste was too strong for me. There is a very strong grassy aftertaste. Mixed with my other green teas it's not as strong and much more pleasing.

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I just love this tea. It makes me feel so warm and cozy. Tastes great and is very healthy for you. I steep it for 10 minutes to get all the great flavors and health benefits out of each cup. As I said "I love love love this tea." Well worth the money.

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I love how smooth this tea is. If you brew it correctly its a real treat. It has a sweet taste to it without the addition of sugar. I am a little bummed out because the price went up to [$] per 2oz but i will still continue to purchase it just not so often.

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Wow. I am so happy that the salesperson recommended the Gyokuro Imperial to me. It has a wonderfully green yet earthy aroma and taste and is perfect for winding down after a stressful day. It is my new favorite! I can't wait to share........

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Ok, this tea is ok only if you do not over steep it. This is one tea that you have to be exact if not shorten your steep time. If you over do this tea it becomes very pungent. If you follow the instructions or go just below the steep time (I only steep this tea for about 30 - 40 secs) it taste fine. I also have Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls Green Tea and Pi Lo Chun Green Tea and I much prefer these grean teas.

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I tried to get some Gyokuro at a local store, not only did they charge me twice as much but it wasn't even proper Gyokuro! Well this is the proper Gyokuro and it's a good for it too. This is my favorite green tea overall. Enjoy.

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My girlfriend and I are total green tea nuts, and we've tried most of the big brands in both processed and whole-leaf varieties. This is hands down the best green tea we've ever had. The flavor is a bit more complex than that of other green teas I've tried--the leaves have a subtle nectar-y sweetness. And the aroma of this tea is amazing. Definitely going to upgrade to a larger purchase next time we buy these. I'd love to have this stuff year-round. I thought the Teavana guy was just being melodramatic when he said he's addicted to it, but now I can understand.

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I have been drinking various types of green teas to find my favorite. I have tried high end Chinese and various Japanese Green. Gyokuro Imperial fits my bill. It is now my favorite tea.

It is a luxurious tea. Rolled into a small needle shape and steamed and quality of the tea is visible. I find Japanese tea to be of better value. Chinese teas are not consistent and visibly not as well handled. Japanese teas are narrow in their range of flavor but they have focused their effort well that in this Sencha category they are much better than others.

If you are not directly connected to Tea supplier, this tea will be about as good as any. And regularly beat more expensive teas that is available to you.

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I find that green teas can be most soothing--excellent when you're feeling a bit peaked. This one has an intense green-tea aroma--a wonderfully earthy snap to it, even--something I really love about green teas, that growing-things aroma. There is an oddly sweet aftertaste that's quite charming, too.

Be VERY sure to follow the directions. 1 tsp per 8 oz. water, make sure the water is off the boil, and ONLY 45 seconds steeping time. That sounded too short to me the first time, because I generally drink a lot of black tea, English-style, but man, if you don't follow the direction, it's too bitter and strong. If you DO follow the directions, it's a cup of heaven.

Really, for this tea, you should use a nice tetsubin pot JUST for green teas and a pretty cup, too. Makes it that much more of a treat.

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Being that I like coffee, I asked the salesperson what he thought would be comparable to coffee - meaning a bold and strong flavor - in a green tea. He recommended the Gyokuro Imperial Green Tea. I do not regret making this purchase - I only regret that I did not buy a larger tin of it.

I drink coffee because I like the taste. The caffeine does nothing for me. In fact, I can drink a pot of coffee and go right to sleep - and sleep soundly. However, I usually flavor coffee with a sweetened, flavored, "non dairy" creamer.

That said, I like tea because I like the taste of the tea. I drink my tea hot and cold, unsweetened, and the Gyokuro Imperial Green Tea is perfect hot or cold. It has a refreshing "clean" taste, soothing on a dreary morning as a hot drink, and quenching on a hot day as a cold drink.

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This tea surprised me. First bought it by accident but I dont regret it. I have been enjoying it every day. Of course at first i steeped it for 5 minutes, BIG mistake. Added a very bitter flavor and I would not get multiple steeps with it.

After reading the package and the website I learned the proper way to brew it and now I love it.

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Green tea has been proven as a wonder food. It is just as good or even better than water and provides many nutrients our bodies need to run optimally.

This particular tea not only tastes good (obviously person dependent) but is quick and easy to make and costs less per cup than your average cup of coffee from your local coffee joint.

I actually steep this tea for 2 minutes and then put the leaves into my mug...not something for the faint of heart...and take it with me to work. This has more medicinal properties as the chlorophyll gets into the mixture. Chlorophyll is just like the blood in our bodies except that it contains a magnesium atom instead of a iron atom in blood. So essentially we are drinking another form of blood and INCREASING our red blood cells. I have to say I love love love the way it tastes even steeping for hours. Try it once and see how you feel.

Don't mean to gross or freak anybody out just pointing out the magnificent properties and uses of this tea.

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The first time I made this tea, I made the water too hot and steeped it for a little too long and the resulting tea was very strong and bitter. I then precisely measured 145F and steeped it for about a minute and 15 seconds and found that the stuff is really great so long as you make it correctly. It finishes off with a light sweetness that requires no additional sugar.

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I;m not really a fan of Japanese teas in general, but I will occasionally drink gyokuro or matcha.

I'd just like to point out that this tea should probably not be steeped at 175 degrees as recommended for green teas on Teavana's tins. Gyokuro, as well as other high grade green teas, should typically be steeped at lower temperatures, some people recommend steeping at temperatures as low as 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Personally I steep my Teavana Gyokuro at about 145 degrees for 90 seconds (for the first infusion).

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I don't mind the taste so much if I don't breathe in while I drink it, but the smell makes things hard. I like green tea, but somehow this is way too much like grass to me!

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If you overbrew this tea, even someone who only can tolerate bagged supermarket tea will spit this out and gag. I have seen it happen. If you can't brew tea, you will suffer.

If you CAN, you will be blessed with a perfect shade of green, not the least bit yellow, with the slight sweetness of the highest quality Kyoto Matcha 10 times the price. If you like green tea, get it.

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this tea is not the most flavorful gyokuro you can get but it isn't bad, and you can't beat the price...this tea is probably the best value you'll find anywhere

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This tea actually inspired me to hop online and write this review. I've had this flavor before, but had always wondered "Why do these green teas always taste so different?" And I loved that. Now I understand that there are different types, clearly.

Anyhow, I always thought this was pricey, but now that I am more tea-conscious, this is not pricey at all compared to some that will go for nearly $50. I am a wine drinker as well, and something I've learned about wine also applies to tea: Price is no indicator of quality. There are some amazing $8 bottles of wine out there. Now onto this tea: It definitely has a grassy fragrance before and after being brewed. I love that! It always just smells so fresh! The tea itself is soothing, earthy, and fresh in flavor. It's vegetal but not in an overwhelming way. I usually steep 1tsp in about 12 ounces of water because the quality of most Teavana's teas will not be toned down by a few ounces more of water. With this, I do not recommend less than 8 ounces if you plan to resteep more than twice. Twice was ok in 12 ounces, but still not as amazing as the first with the higher amount of water. I steep for about 40 seconds in very, very hot water, but NOT boiling. It's perfect. My electric tea kettle (boils water in about one minute) always helps me get the perfect temperature. It's consistent, and I always know how much time to wait to get the right temperatures for my teas. :)

The reason I gave it a 4/5 instead of 5/5 is that I don't want to be too hasty; I've only tried a couple gyokuros. But on its own merit, a 5/5 for sure.

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Too strong for my taste, I enjoy green teas with other flavors, I find most too strong, this is overpowering. I also do not like to add anything to tea, this tea may be better with Honey.

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How your brew this tea is everything. I admit the first time, my water was to hot and I brewed it to long…the results were not good.

Went back and re-read my instructions and online reviews, learned what I was doing wrong, and wow, this is my new favorite green. Good body but light, just a hint of natural sweetness and a wonderful aroma. Excellent.

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The best Gyokuro I've ever tried/ bought. Other (cheaper) gyokuro I've bought don't match the quality of this brand. When you open the bag of tea you get a sweet, fruity, smell that calms and clears your head (and that's unbrewed!). It's a good light green tea for college students who stay up late since it's not like energy drinks that put you on edge. The sweetness and fruitiness helps relax and clear your head unlike energy drinks that are full of caffeine (or caffeine substitute)which makes you hyper and just is not good for you. As a student I find being relaxed is far more useful and productive than being hyped up.
It's not bitter at all and you can infuse it a couple times and still get that same sweet and fruity flavor; that's a sign of quality.

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Very strong in the green department. Very "grassy". Use less than normal - goes a long way. Multiple infusion friendly.

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Full flavor for a green tea. It is an energetic, sweet grassy flavored tea that I drink every morning. It is a relaxing tea that also works as an appetite suppressant. It's not a cheap green tea but I can't imagine not drinking a cup a day so it's worth the cost. When it comes to green tea you can't steep it very long or steep it in scalding hot water and this tea is no different. It you brew this tea correctly you will be rewarded with a delicious cup of high quality green tea.

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I received this product as a gift and loved the fresh, smooth flavor. Here I am ordering more and commenting.

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This is a tea that must be brewed correctly or Yuck...If you brew correctly it is very nice

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Always use a thermometer to make sure you are hitting the proper temperatures for whatever kinda of tea you are making.

Water quality and temperature are huge when brewing tea.

Never use boiling water unless steeping a very hardy tea

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I make myself two glasses before work and serve it to patients while they wait to see me. Most are not tea drinkers but it has become a ceremony with greeting new patients at my door. I have asked local teavana's to sell me one of the giant tea makers/urns so I can display in the waiting room but no go yet. If the rich an famous can have "starbutts coffee" in their homes, why not advertised tea makers in the private sector!

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My experience with green tea had never been good. I found that it always had an unpleasant aftertaste. I visited the Teavana store and explained this, and asked if they had a better green. This is the one they suggested and I was very happy with it. I will continue to enjoy this tea and Teavana.

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This tea smells sweet when you first open the tin and it makes an interesting brew. The first time I had this I could not finish the whole mug (16-18 oz). I had to give it to my brother. I could literally feel it in my stomach and all over my body. The flavor, at first was sweet and musky and I didn't like it. I started mixing it with other teas in small amounts until I got used to the flavor. Believe me, the benefits of energy I was getting from the tea made me want to love the flavor. So now in the morning I use 1/2 to 1 tsp of Gyokuro, 1 heaping tsp Silver Needle, 1 tsp Ginsing Vitality and I brew two 16-18 oz mugs. The first, and the strongest, goes into a green smoothie I share with my son (Spinach, baby carrots, broccoli slaw or broccoli, a handful or two of frozen fruits, pour tea -let it sit for a min or 2 - over top and blend). The second cup I brew with the same leaves and that goes into a thermos that I drink throughout the morning/mid afternoon. I am sooo energized from this tea, and more so now because I've added a green smoothie in the morning. The best part is that I don't crash from the caffeine in this like I would with regular soda or a piece of candy. The energy starts our strong and slowly mellows out as the day goes on so when I get home from work I am relaxed and mellowed out, but not at all tired.

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There are a few reviews here which state that this tea taste is too strong or even bitter. That may be the case if the water temperature you are brewing at is too high. We can get hot water (before boiling) in the office and I usually let it sit in my cup for a few minutes before adding my tea leaves (tumbler). This green tea is very good for the price, as you can steep it 3 times and get great flavor out of it. Just make sure that your water temperature is not too high. As a reference, the water should not be close to scalding hot, but uncomfortable to touch for more than 2 seconds.

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I LOVE THIS TEA, I ENJOY EVERY SIP OF A CUP OF TEA. IT IS EXPENSIVE BUT IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. I WOULD HIGHTLY RECOMMEND

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This tea is a must have. It's got a sweet, yet vegetal flavor like no other tea I've ever had. This is easily my favorite green tea and I highly recommend it!

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good tea! worth trying!

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This is one of Teavana's best and certainly one of the best green teas I have ever had, and I've tried a lot!

Yes, it's pricey but well worth it if you are searching for a really good quality green tea. And you can get up to 3-4 infusions from the same set of leaves so that helps offset the price, in my opinion.

As other reviewers have said, how you prepare this tea is CRITICAL to how it comes out. DO NOT boil the water and use water of a relatively low temperature. The hot water option in the water cooler in my office is perfect and I'd guess that it's around 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit. Let it steep for about 40 seconds, no more than 45.

The aroma is great~both in the container and once it's brewed. I'd describe it as a strong tasting green tea, but it's still very light as all green teas are. The taste is vegetal and green and may not be the best choice for someone who has never tried a green tea before. Starting with the Sencha might be a better option.

I like it best without any sweetener or milk. It has a sweet-ish taste of its own that would be lost if any other kind of sweetener were used.

I can't say enough good things about this tea. If you are a lover of excellent green teas, you will not be disappointed with this one.

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This was a wonderful tea but be warned that it is an acquired taste. I have heard several comments by family that "you couldn't tell it from steeped spinach" or that it tasted like pond scum and so on. I personally love it, but not everyone does so whether you like it or not it is all based on your personal taste.

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This is one of the best vegetal-type green teas that can be found. It has a beautiful color, wonderful aroma, great taste and the leaves can and should be rebrewed at least a second time. Yes, it's expensive, but excellent too!

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My brother in law got me this tea for Christmas. I have never smelled a green tea that was as sweet and decadent. (In fact, I came to this site to see if there were artificial flavors added--that's how surprisingly fruitalicious it is.) While I am admittedly not a connoisseur of green teas, and thus don't know how to rate it within the context of the category, I will personally continue to drink this tea with gusto. Delicious!

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Unique Japanese green tea in it's full body, flavorful nature, different from most other greens. Highly medicinal and and rich in quality. Pricey but worth it in my humble opinion. I drink it daily, alternating with the Chinese Pi Lo Chun green tea

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If you're finding this tea bitter or too strong, try brewing with lower temperature water (150-160°F) or for a shorter period of time.

If you believe this tea is too expensive, make sure you brew each pot or cup of leaves 3-5 times. This is the traditional Asian way, and done this way, this tea is actually less expensive per cup than many cheaper teas.

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Gyokuro takes some getting used to. It's a taste that you almost need to acquire, but once you do and get used to the sweet vegetate taste it has, it can be addicting. The tea has great health benefits and many people I know swear by it for weight loss as well. This is a very high quality green tea, mixes well with Sweet Oolong Revolution, and worth the cost.

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This tea is great for people introduced to green tea through matcha who want something that takes less effort. The first steps in their production are very similar and they have a similar taste. Even at a low temperature for only 40 seconds, this is a very strong tea. It's a pure vegetal joy that needs nothing at all to improve it. I wouldn't recommend sugar, since it's a much more savory than sweet flavor, especially with it's tendency to become bitter.

A few people don't quite believe that it's able to fully infuse all it's qualities in such a short time, but many teas are just that strong that it's mostly steeped the moment hot water touches it.
It's a very heavy loose tea, so it may not last as long, but it really doesn't need much to steep because it is much more dense.

Drinkers used to Chinese green tea may take some time getting used to this because it's so deep and strong but it's worth it.

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If you read Servan-Schreiber's, Anticancer book he says the polyphenols in green teas are not realeased until you brew the tea for a full 8 to 10 minutes. I think it's kind of funny to spend megabucks on the best teas and throw the best part away...

Still experimenting... I love tea even when it is "over-brewed"

Breast cancer survivor and tea enthusiast...

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When I was looking for a new green tea to try, I asked a worker at Teavana what they recommended, and this is what they told me to try. And trust me, I'm not disappointed ! It's very fresh and smooth, but you have to make sure you brew it right. If you steep it in boiling water, it burns the tea leaves and leaves a bitter taste. Brew it at a lower temperature for about 40 seconds, and it's perfect. Especially delicious with a drop of fresh honey. I can't drink enough of it !

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This is a stronly vegetal tea, but there is something that makes me keep going back for more. I cant explain it, but I like it. Definately doesnt require much seep time. 25 seconds in my perfect Tea Maker is all it needs.

I also like to add a pinch or two of this to Silver Needle to green it up a bit, or sometimes I combine Silver Needle, Jasmine Dragon Pheonix Perls and a pinch of Gyokuro to that. It's good.

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I enjoy this tea in the morning instead of coffee. I add a teaspoon of honey to a large (16 oz) Travel mug that I take to work and enjoy all morning. Tea is very vegetal and smelling the bag smells like fresh mowed lawn (not in a bad way). Straight-up original green tea.

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After trying several green teas from Teavana, I found this gem. The deep, rich flavor profile it has is exactly what I was looking for in a green tea. My girlfriend and I both love it and now drink it almost exclusively.

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Maybe I am not as much of a tea enthusiast as I would like to think. I am not a fan of mere chlorophyl flavoring. But more than that discrepancy, I have a hard time believing that a tea you can only steep for 30-45 seconds at such a low temperature can succesfully transmute the level of quality benefits from the tea to the water that green tea is known for. At this price I would much more recommend the Matcha Green Tea--for flavor and believably purported medicinal value.

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As long as you brew it correctly (175 degrees, 30 secs) this is an exceptional green tea. My favorite! Worth the price. Goes a long way. I use 1 tsp. for 12 oz.

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I love this green tea.
It's quality is unmistakeable - just try it.
It's very unlike Chinese teas - the difference must be in the roasting - Absolutely lovely!

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This product is my favorite. It keeps me going all day. I prepare a 16 oz thermos and keep it at my desk. The warm robust and nutritious tea is a great substitute for the coffee I used to drink. My overall feeling of wellbeing is off the charts.

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the key with this one is to steep it less than a minute. it's so tasty and fresh. let it cool off a bit before drinking. i feel like i'm drinking a serving of fresh veggies (in a good way). it's simple, i don't mix it with any other tea and of course no sweetener. i drink it all day. i get 3 steeps off this. it doesn't keep me from falling asleep even when i drink it at night. this will stay in my tea rotation forever.

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After being a tea lover for quite some time, I was in search for new teas rather than the ordinary ones you get at the grocery store. I recently found Teavana and all it had to offer, including Gyokuro Imperial Green Tea. Although I was a bit skeptical that I would actually be getting a premium tea, I soon found out that it was premium indeed. I love this tea and will no doubt get it again once I run out. It makes me feel like I'm in the mountains of Japan. A feeling I look forward to. I highly recommend this tea, you will not be disappointed.

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Good for multiple infusions. Great with a meal or by itself.
Use moderate water temperature and minimize steep time or the flavor will change on you! 45 sec steep is perfect! Absolutely, no longer than 1 min!
Very soothing with an uplifting aroma and sweet aftertaste...no sugar or honey needed! Try it with Peach Tranquility for a soft, fruit flavor additive.

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My absolute favorite tea.

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i brewed this with an herbal tea to cover up the vegetable flavor and it was great. the vegetable-ness balanced out the fruity sweetness and i felt great later on.

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Only gets bitter if you steep too long. Very fragile tea. 30-45 secs is all it needs. I usually start to drain when I get to about 35 and then it's done draining by 45. LOVE THIS TEA. Can never go back to anything less! Mix with silver needle for add health benefits!

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very very good green tea. Don't be fooled by small amount for the price. A little goes a long way with this tea.

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My main concern here is with the instructions. Gyokuro is extremely delicate and must be treated with care to brew a proper cup of tea. Using water that is too hot will produce a harsh, metallic, astringent tea.

Before steeping, pour a small amount of cold water--just enough to wet the leaves--over the tea and allow it to sit for approximately 1 minute. Then steep for 2 minutes in water heated to 90 degrees Celsius.

An easy way to tell if your water is the correct temperature is to look for the presence of "dragon tails:" tiny bubbles streaming to the surface from the bottom of the pot.

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Cross off the Teavana instructions. This is not like other green teas! Japanese would NEVER brew Gyokuro at 175F. I've been experimenting with this particular tea for a while now, and I found my favorite combination for this tea was using 2tsp / 8 ounces, 140-145F water, for about 2-2.5 minutes.

If your tea comes out overly bitter or grassy, you've overdone it, but it will still make a fine cup on further infusions. Prepared correctly, I find it has a mysterious sweetness that makes my mouth water.

Later infusions you can use less time. I've just been eyeballing them by color (looking through my lovely clear perfect teamaker) with decent results.

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My girlfriend and I purchased this for health and digestive purposes, but were happy to find the taste well worth the price. We will make it in a small teapot or our large cast-iron and both ways breed good results. Perfect for waking you up in the morning or in the evening after a meal.

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Prepare Gyokuro as the Japanese. Tea is sweet and mellow. Best enjoyed with the early morning light and quiet surroundings.Only "negative"is that Gyokuro is expensive.

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Gyokoru is an acquired taste. It is Japan's most expensive and revered tea. It is supposed to taste VERY vegetal and it can come as a shock if you are not prepared. If you love Japanese green teas, than you will love Gyokoru. Teavana's version is a standard Gyokoru, but it is still very good. It is supposed to be brewed at much cooler temps, so it will be astringent if you do not. Give this tea a try - it is Japan's finest tea!

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Those complaining of bitterness are most likely overbrewing this tea. It's important not to use boiling water and to brew no longer than 30-45 seconds. It doesn't take long. Any longer and this tea becomes very bitter.

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How I got to experience this tea was rather interesting. I was having dinner with my girlfriend and it was a Chinese buffet that served this particular green tea which really caught my attention. Unfortunately they had no idea what the name of the tea was but I could recall the taste very well.

After dinner, I rushed my girlfriend to the Teavana near the restaurant and I asked the lady behind the counter to open the container of Gyokuro tea and behold! That was it, I knew it all along! I must have drank like 8 tea cups of this tea while at the restaurant because this tea it utterly addictive to me personally!

How can I describe this taste to you? Well first let's start with the smell. As with most green teas, you get a whiff of that clean and fresh smell like it was picked the very morning before you purchased some of this tea. This is the dry smell commonly smelt before it's been brewed.

Once it's brewed...I swear the smell. If you smell the brewed leaves in the filter from which you brewed, it has a smell like Kentucky fried chicken. It may sound like an odd association for tea, but the more I smell this, the more it seemed to reinforce the smell to me. This is not meant as a criticism, I just have a knack to making associations with things I have tastes before.

Anyway, the taste. As I try some now and swish it around my mouth. It really gives your mouth a clean feeling as it goes down with a pleasant aroma. I probably can recommend this as a good tea to swish with after you brush your teeth.

I included that it has an earthy taste to it. For the most part it does, especially when you get down to the last few drops.

Honestly, I don't have any cons about this tea. I wholeheartedly love this tea. I call it my "happy tea" because it always puts a smile on my face every time I sip this tea. It's a tea that I just cannot drink unconsciously. I can't help but notice the taste, the aroma, the smoothness every time.

I recommend this tea for sure :)

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Comments about Teavana Gyokuro Imperial Green Tea:

I tried this before buying at a local teavana that is independently owned. I didn't want to like it, but it was wonderful. So, I bought some. Later I was shopping in Boca and decided to get a cup to drink. It was awful--very bitter. It had been prepared incorrectly. The original store informed me to be very careful not to steep more than one minute or it gets very bitter. If prepared correctly, it definitely has a unique slightly sweet after-taste. And it can be infused multiple times with no loss in quality.

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This tea tasted like a combination of lawn clippings and sea weed. It was undrinkable!

Comments about Teavana Gyokuro Imperial Green Tea:

I never steep this tea more than 30 seconds when making it in the perfect tea maker, which I know IS NOT the best way to steep Gyokuro, but hey... It turns out very nicely when steeped at a lower temp than instructed and for only 30 seconds. Also, try rinsing the leaves quickly then steep the tea. It makes it even yummier. This tea is pricey, but think of all the work that goes into growing these teas. I mean, growing the tea under bamboo shades to better the tea as far as health benefits go? Yea, I don't mind paying more for that. Also, that Teavana only buys the top five percent of tea from gardens. It's worth the money.

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This tea is fantastic.

The only thing that isn't so great is that the water has to be perfect. It should be brewed lower than normal green teas (110 - 140), and brew it for about 2-3 minutes.

Also, it is a high priced tea.

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This is the most I have ever paid for a Teavana tea, so I was naturally expecting an amazing drink to come of it. I certainly understand where Gyokuro-lovers are coming from--this is a unique tea with a strong, full flavor--but it didn't suit my taste nor my expectations. I prefer light, sweet green teas, but this was bitter, full, and almost wholly unpleasing to drink. I'll have to try steeping it as described by the above reviewer who found a 1/2 teaspoon to be more appropriate. And although I was confused at first by a different reviewer's choice of the word "meaty," I believe this is the only tea I have ever tried which may actually elicit the use of such a word.

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This tea is the embodiment of Teavana. It's flavor and quality are unmatched in any green tea I've ever had the pleasure of tasting.
A low temperature brew with an extra half-teaspoon per 8 ounces produces an infusion that takes one back to the tea's roots of Uji, Japan during the Meiji era. Due to its quality of cultivation, Gyokuro or "Jade Dew", is considered by many as one of the highest grades of tea available.

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This is a great tea a little pricey but be sure to get atleast 4 steeps out of each brew ( Becareful you will be hooked )yeah it is that good

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It was great but teavana says to steep this tea at 175 degrees and with 1 teaspoon. But traditional gyokuro is steeped at 140 degrees and alot more tea leaves then a teaspoon. Ive experimented and found that a heaping half teaspoon, at 130 - 140 degrees and 14 - 16 oz was the best way to experiance teavana's gyokuro. I wouldnt buy this product again but I would definatly buy from teavana again in the future.

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i was deeply disappointed with this pricey tea. when prepared alone, it smelled of meat, and tasted likewise.