(From Uji tea gardens, near Kyoto, Japan) Gyokuro is the most prestigious of the Japanese teas, its name literally meaning "pearls of dew." The tea leaves, coming from the first harvest, are shaded for a few days before being hand picked. They are steamed, dried and rolled length-wise. This tea, shiny and clear green in colour, will surprise you with its smooth and silky texture. The jade green infusion is mellow and fresh with slight accents of the sea.