Gyokuro brewing parameters/ Everyday Gyokuro

[devites]

I tried searching but could not find anything. I just want some general info brew times and leaf to water

[Chip]

I tried searching but could not find anything. I just want some general info brew times and leaf to water

Did you try the advanced search icon in the upper left of the page? Works pretty good.

Anyway. Good gyokuro ... 1 gram per ounce water. Premo gyokuro ... up to 2 grams per ounce water.

Temp, 135-140* for the good stuff. For premo, sometimes even lower.

2 minutes +/-

2nd steep, around 10* warmer for 30ish seconds. For successive steeps, continue to raise time and temp.

[bambooforest]

I find a gram per ounce, with water in the 150's can make a nice cup of gyokuro.

Though, if you go higher on the leaf, and lower on the temperature - it may be even nicer. I just never felt compelled to do so.

[devites]

Thanks I figured it out. I am looking for an everyday gyokuro. I just finished my Dens Kin and am looking for another in that price range. I find $30 per 100g is one of the price points that is perfect for price/value ratio. Should I get the o-cha Yame Gyokuro or Hibikian Gyokuro Premium? Other suggestions?

[Chip]

For that price range, more the 1 gram per ounce water ratio.

[Salsero]

The magic numbers that got me going, came from Olivierco:

Gyokuro isn't tricky to brew anyway.
Preheated teapot and cups
8gr 80-100ml 55°C (130°F) 90s 5s 15s 30s 60s is a good starting point.

Uji Gyokuro Kame-Giru-Shi is very good and has the advantage to be sold in 50gr package.

My twin should come soon to recommend a nice Lupicia Yame gyokuro.

I had fooled around with Den's Kin for some time, but never hit the gyokuro sweet spot ... maybe it was me, but I blame the Kin.

Olivierco's original post followed by additional guidance from Pentox and Chip:
http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?p= ... twin#61033

[devites]

Yeah I have had better, but i think it is still a good tea at the price.

[Pentox]

Recently i've had a thing for going as cold as you can get for brewing gyokuro. ice brewing and fridge brewing have interesting flavors.