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Gyokuro vs Sencha
Gyokuro is sencha's shade-grown sibling: weeks under cover concentrate umami and sweetness, and it's brewed cooler and slower as a small luxury. Sencha is the brighter, simpler daily cup.
| Gyokuro | Sencha | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Green tea | Green tea |
| Caffeine | High | Medium |
| Flavor | umami, vegetal, sweet | vegetal, sweet, fresh |
| Best time | Mid-morning, Early afternoon | Mid-morning, Early afternoon |
| Temperature | 60°C | 75°C |
| Steep time | 2 min | 1.5 min |
| Amount | 3 g | 2 g |
Choose Gyokuro if…
you want a deep, savory umami experience and don't mind fussier brewing.
Choose Sencha if…
you want a fresh, grassy green without ceremony.
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