Sweet Fried Shrimp. Honeyed Sunlight. Braised Asparagus. Peach Fuzz.

A true rarity and an experience, with only 4 kg. produced in 2024. This is some of the last of the award winning batch of competition, heritage grade Gyokuro from the esteemed Kuma Tea Garden. The list of this tea gardens accomplishments could fill a small book:

-Winner of the Special “FORTNUM & MASON BEST IN SHOW” Award at the 2023 & 2024 Leafies Competition in the UK.

-Winner of the 2019 Japanese Tea Selection Paris Grand Prix; 2020 Bronze Medal winner, and 2021 and 2022 Gold Medal winner.

-9th at the 2024 National Tea Competition with a score of 194 / 200 points. 

-2017's 71st All Japan National Tea Competition, Gyokuro Category winning gyokuro ; the ONLY tea to win a perfect 200/200 points in the show.

Simply be prepared for an eye opening, truly rare experience as you cup what may be the finest gyokuro we have had the pleasure of tasting.

Available only as 5 gram tasting size- once its gone, this year is gone for good.

Kobold’s Cup is honored to carry teas from the esteemed Kuma Tea Garden, a tea garden that supports women in the tea industry across Japan.