{"product_id":"kuradashi-des-shogun-ieyasu-2025","title":"2025 Shogun Ieyasu’s Kuradashi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn outstanding matured hon gyokuro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRanking among Japan's finest and most esteemed hon gyokuro selections, this tea spent 20 days in the shade beneath rice straw, then underwent maturation lasting more than six months, carefully refined within sealed jars. The location chosen is the former tea chamber of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, which infuses it with an essence deeply rooted in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea rises above the passage of time, restoring spring to its full richness and depth. Its multifaceted character and its exquisite umami flavour make it a truly distinctive tea. Best savoured when prepared in a kyusu or shiboridashi, where all its subtleties can fully emerge!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rigorous manufacturing practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProducing a kuradashi style tea requires exacting, meticulous artistry. Shaded for 3 to 4 weeks, the tea is collected during spring. Following swift withering, steaming, and rolling, it transforms into gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are subsequently stored in hermetically sealed containers such as jars or wooden boxes, which maintains their freshness by guarding them against external air and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining strict humidity control is crucial to prevent leaf degradation. Consistent temperature management is similarly vital to ensure proper tea maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation, which entails allowing the tea to rest over extended periods, facilitates its development. During this process, the tea gains considerable complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its basic production, our gyokuro underwent distinctive handling: it was sanctified at the Tokugawa shrine by a Shinto priest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tea adorned with crystalline formations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall white particles visible upon the dried leaves represent a natural crystallisation of caffeine. Such crystallisation frequently occurs in exceptionally high calibre teas, particularly competition teas and notably gyokuro, especially when aged within airtight vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscernible without magnification, this occurrence reflects the substantial concentration of bioactive compounds present in these teas. Entirely benign, it does not compromise the flavour of this outstanding tea in any manner; indeed, it provides additional confirmation of its exceptional calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tea requiring careful storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen vacuum sealed, the tea remains fresh for several months, and may last up to 2 years, if the following precautions are observed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Prevent exposure to elevated temperatures\u003cbr\u003e\n• Keep it in a cool, dark location\u003cbr\u003e\n• After opening, use it within a timely manner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring further\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional information, consult the gyokuro focused articles on the \"Chercheur de Thé\" blog by François-Xavier Delmas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palais des Thés Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58204511535488,"sku":"100136","price":110.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3934\/0160\/files\/100136_329ea154-0920-4703-a934-ae4cbdba8417.jpg?v=1780535620","url":"https:\/\/palaisdesthes.ch\/en\/products\/kuradashi-des-shogun-ieyasu-2025","provider":"Palais des Thés Schweiz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}