Gyokuro Grüntee Praise of Shadows Format:Caddy There's hardly a more beautiful

There's hardly a more beautiful way to celebrate the fading evening: In this gently aromatic evening tea

An exception to Japan’s usual steam-processing creed

leaves are left in the pot ready-to-steep for multiple infusions

this brewing pot made of borosilicate glass goes both ways but is particularly adept at batches of cold-brewed tea

This cylinder-shaped

Gyokuro Grüntee Praise of Shadows Format:Caddy There's hardly a more beautiful"Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty," mused Japanese writer Tanizaki. We couldn't agree more. Considered one of Japan's finest teas, gyokuro leaves are shaded from sunlight several weeks before harvest to transform bitterness into sweet and savory perfection.