Tamaryokucha (Guricha)
Wikipedia: TamaryokuchaLast Updated: Sep. 19, 2017
↑About Tamaryokucha (Guricha)
The pan-fired version of guricha is called kama-guri, kama-iri-cha, or kama-iri-sei-cha tamaryoku. This tea is much more similar in character to Chinese pan-fired green teas. It originated as an export product in the 1930's, sold primarily to Muslim countries, which historically consume Chinese-type green teas.
The steamed version is called mushi-guri or mushi-sei-cha tamaryoku, and is similar in overall character to sencha; it was developed by skipping a step in the production process of sencha, leading to a similar-looking curved appearance to the finished leaf.[1] The steamed version is more widely available in Western countries, but is not common there. It tends to be a premium-priced product.
Guricha tends to be produced on Kyushu island, such as in Saga prefecture. Mushi-guricha is also produced in Shizuoka. Small amounts have also recently begun to be produced in China.
References:
1. Le Tamaryoku-cha 玉緑茶 (ou guri-cha ぐり茶), Sommelier en thé japonais (French language), Nov. 11, 2009.
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I actually found this tea to be refreshing and clean. It's simple, but not in a way that's bitter or at all unpleasant. I brewed it a short time at 175 °F and was pleasantly surprised by how very drinkable it is. The aroma is very light and the infusion is a pale green. Its a bit plain by itself, so I recommend drinki...
Read Full ReviewUreshino Tama Ryokucha from Wegmans
Style: Tamaryokucha (Guricha) – Region: Saga, JapanSep. 4th, 2014
Very good tea. It has a slightly nutty, very vegetal scent and taste, which I love. The dry aroma is pungent and pleasant in the same way as the brewed tea. It tastes somewhere between a gyokuro and China Green Tips, by Tazo (if I'm remembering those flavors accurately). It hasn't caused me any throat irritation the wa...
Read Full Reviewsmells like asparagus...unique!! taste is very similar...medium-mild strength...unique and flavorful but not the best of tastes for my palate...might be quite good with sugar though!
Read Full ReviewUreshino Tama Ryokucha from Wegmans
Style: Tamaryokucha (Guricha) – Region: Saga, JapanSep. 28th, 2013
The aroma of this tea is a wonderfully mild mix of chestnuts, scupernongs, and a touch of citrus. Once brewed the leaves take on a more hay aroma which blends really nicely with the chestnut.
The taste is very mild and delicious! Sweetness with mild vegetal aftertastes. I will have to get my hands on more of this o...
The aroma is very green and vegetal with a slight hint of citrus. More like orange blossoms than orange fruit though, so I can see it also being considered floral.
The flavor is also very green, and not in a bad way. Very light and also very bright! The taste is more like grass than vegetables, which is something I...
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Tamayokucha
Brand: | Two Leaves and a Bud |
Style: | Tamaryokucha (Guricha) |
Region: | China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |
Ureshino Tama Ryokucha
Brand: | Wegmans |
Style: | Tamaryokucha (Guricha) |
Region: | Saga, Japan |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
↑Top-Rated Tamaryokucha
Ureshino Tama Ryokucha
Brand: | Wegmans |
Style: | Tamaryokucha (Guricha) |
Region: | Saga, Japan |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
Tamayokucha
Brand: | Two Leaves and a Bud |
Style: | Tamaryokucha (Guricha) |
Region: | China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |