:: I prefer Gyokuro Tea :: Gyokuro is green tea from Japan famed for its unique shading process. Selected from a grade of green tea known as sencha, Gyokuro's name refers to the pale green color of the infusion. 'Moonlight Gyokuro' is made solely from the prized tender buds gathered in the early spring flush. Three weeks prior to plucking, tea bushes are shaded from the sun. The result of this shading process is a gentle tea with an intoxicating fragrance and truly sublime taste. One usually drinks Gyokuro very slowly to savor its distinctive flavor.