Uji Homare 玉露

The first steeping hit me with that deep, savory sweetness I've been chasing in gyokuro for years—it's unbelievably smooth. I've already gone through half the bag in a week, just brewing shorter and cooler to stretch out the umami.

The blend of vintages really shows—each sip layers in a new wave of that savory-sweet richness, and it stays smooth all the way down. I've been brewing it cooler and slower to stretch out the depth, and it never turns bitter, even at the end of the pot.

The blend of vintages really shows—every steep has this layered richness that stays smooth without any bitterness. I've been brewing it at 60°C and the savory-sweet finish lingers beautifully.