{"product_id":"mima-cold-brew","title":"Cold Brew Gyokuro","description":"\u003ch2\u003e100% Japanese Gyokuro for Cold Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 g · makes up to approximately 18 liters of cold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade-grown Japanese green tea from Uji, Kyoto, selected specifically for slow cold extraction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyokuro is one of Japan's most highly regarded green teas. The tea plants are protected from direct sunlight for approximately three weeks before harvest. This shading changes the composition of the leaf, developing gyokuro's characteristic depth of umami, natural sweetness and softer astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold brewing extracts the tea differently from hot water: bitter and astringent compounds are extracted more slowly, allowing the amino acids responsible for gyokuro's distinctive umami to come forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo special equipment. Just tea, cold water and time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gyokuro for cold brew?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese gyokuro\u003c\/strong\u003e from Uji, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade-grown for approximately three weeks before harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep umami and natural sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole loose-leaf tea with no flavorings, sugar or other additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEU lab-tested for pesticide residues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for both cold brewing and traditional hot preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep umami · Natural sweetness · Fresh, clean finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt lower temperatures, bitter and astringent compounds are extracted more slowly, while the amino acids responsible for gyokuro's characteristic umami become more prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a full, clean and distinctly umami-forward tea with very little bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–6 g · 1 liter · 6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 g of tea\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e1 liter of cold water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate for \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e or leave overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and chill well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust the tea-to-water ratio and steeping time to your taste. Use slightly less tea or a shorter extraction for a lighter brew; add a little more tea for greater intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd then comes the interesting part.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold brew gyokuro is exceptional on its own. Drink it straight from the fridge to experience the tea's umami, natural sweetness and freshness at their clearest. Cold extraction also gives it a distinctive clear, green-gold color that becomes part of the experience once poured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it over large ice cubes, top it with sparkling water, or pour it into a wine glass as a refined alcohol-free alternative at aperitif hour. Its pronounced umami, clean flavor and color also make it an excellent base for more considered summer drinks and alcohol-free cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste it on its own first. Then experiment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I brew it hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is genuine Japanese gyokuro and can also be prepared using the traditional hot-brewing method. Use water at a lower temperature, around \u003cstrong\u003e50–60 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, a smaller volume of water and a shorter steeping time. We selected this particular gyokuro for MiMA Cold Brew primarily for the character it develops through slow cold extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain caffeine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Gyokuro is naturally high in caffeine and generally contains more caffeine than many other Japanese green teas. Caffeine is extracted more slowly in cold water than in hot water, but the final amount in your brew will depend on the quantity of tea, water temperature and steeping time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: \u003cstrong\u003e100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYield: up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18 liters of cold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the tea-to-water ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: 100% Japanese green tea (gyokuro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea type: Gyokuro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing method: Shade-grown for approximately three weeks before harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality: EU lab-tested for pesticide residues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation: Cold brew; also suitable for traditional hot brewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Resealable pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Store in a cool, dry place. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: 2–5 working days within Slovenia, 7–10 working days within the EU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGyokuro, selected for cold water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyokuro is shaded for several weeks before harvest. This demanding growing method creates a different balance of flavor from conventional green tea — more umami and natural sweetness, with less sharp astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold brewing reveals these qualities in a different way. Cold water extracts the tea slowly and gently, resulting in a clean, full-bodied, distinctly umami-forward drink with very little bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServed chilled, it is equally at home as a slow afternoon drink, alongside food or as a refined alcohol-free alternative at aperitif hour. 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