Karigane

Gyokuro Karigane

La dulzura cálida se torna brillante y mineral, con matices de melón y un final a pepino.

Libre de pesticidas
Perfil de sabor ¿A qué sabe el té?
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Equilibrio de sabores Qué esperar
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Nivel de cafeína ~22 mg por porción (5 g)
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Delivery between Tue 27 Oct and Fri 6 Nov (4–12 business days, due to high demand)

Karigane is kukicha made from the good stems — those separated from gyokuro or high-grade sencha rather than from everyday leaf. Because the parent plants were shade-grown, the stems carry that same theanine sweetness, and the cup is noticeably rounder and more umami-rich than ordinary twig tea. In Kyoto it is also known as shiraore, and it has long been the tea drinkers' own tea: modest by weight next to gyokuro, but made from the same material. Brew it cooler than kukicha to keep the sweetness forward, and give it two or three infusions. It is low enough in caffeine to drink right through the afternoon.

El prestigioso Gyokuro karigane es elaborado con orgullo por Mr. Sakamoto , un experimentado productor de té verde orgánico originario del sur de Japón. Con décadas de experiencia en el sector, Mr. Sakamoto ha sido pionero en métodos sostenibles para producir un té gyokuro de sabor excepcional sin utilizar pesticidas ni productos químicos.

A lo largo de nuestros numerosos encuentros con él a lo largo de los años, siempre nos ha impresionado la inquebrantable dedicación del Mr. Sakamoto a sus plantaciones de té. En lugar de tomar atajos, ha invertido tiempo adicional en el desarrollo de su fertilizante orgánico, que incorpora elementos naturales como compost orgánico y mantillo de roca sedimentaria.

Gracias al fertilizante del Mr. Sakamoto , el suelo de sus plantaciones de té se enriquece con nutrientes, lo que permite que las plantas produzcan hojas robustas y sanas sin dañar el ecosistema circundante. Dados los desafíos que implica producir tés delicados como gyokuro con métodos tradicionales, el té gyokuro del Mr. Sakamoto es verdaderamente excepcional.

El té Gyokuro karigane se cultiva en la ciudad de Shibushi , ubicada en Kagoshima , Japón, y prospera en la región sur de Kyushu. La zona cuenta con un clima subtropical cálido, lluvias estacionales y suelos volcánicos fértiles, factores que contribuyen significativamente a la excepcional calidad de este té.

El gyokuro karigane se elabora con la variedad Yabukita , la más popular de Japón. Esta variedad es bastante fácil de cultivar, lo que la convierte en una opción popular para tés verdes japoneses como este.

Yabukita: Yabukita variedad Yabukita es muy popular en Japón gracias a su resistencia. Puede soportar los climas relativamente fríos de Shizuoka , donde se produce el 40% del té verde japonés. Esta variedad se caracteriza por un sabor intenso y un distintivo toque vegetal.

Café caliente: 5 g de hojas, 150 ml de agua a 60 °C (140 °F), 2 minutos.

Prepáralo de nuevo: Las mismas hojas dan para 3 infusiones. Vuelve a infusionar 2 veces más con agua a la misma temperatura, 20 segundos cada vez; cada infusión tiene un sabor ligeramente diferente.

Café frío: Además de funcionar de maravilla con el método de preparación tradicional, el Gyokuro karigane también se puede preparar con agua fría para obtener una deliciosa y refrescante infusión fría. Si quieres aprender a preparar este té en frío, puedes leer nuestro artículo sobre la infusión fría gyokuro en nuestro blog.

Un paquete: Hasta 60 tazas · 20 porciones de 5 g, 3 infusiones cada una · 100 g / 3.5 oz.

Para nosotros, el té es más que una bebida; es una forma de vida. Llevamos años visitando plantaciones de té por todo Japón, degustando tés con quienes los cultivan y forjando relaciones directas y duraderas. Creemos que esta es la manera más sostenible de obtener té: menos intermediarios, mayor trazabilidad y una conexión más cercana entre el agricultor y el consumidor.

Cada té es 100% libre de pesticidas y cuidadosamente seleccionado por su sabor, origen y elaboración artesanal. Tanto si estás descubriendo el té japonés como si comparas variedades y terruños, encontrarás notas de cata honestas, instrucciones precisas para su preparación y un apoyo real para que disfrutes al máximo de cada taza.

Completa tu ritual del té No Kyusu at home? No problem!
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100% libre de pesticidas
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Directamente de los agricultores
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Auténtica artesanía japonesa

Unveiling Karigane's Superfood Power

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Cafeína

Cafeína natural para un estímulo suave y duradero.

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Antioxidantes

Rico en catequinas y otros antioxidantes naturales.

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Clorofila

Naturalmente rico en clorofila, el pigmento responsable del vibrante color verde del matcha .

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Potasio y calcio

Minerales presentes de forma natural que contribuyen al perfil nutricional del matcha .

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L -teanina

Un aminoácido que se encuentra de forma natural en el té y que se asocia con una sensación de calma y concentración.

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Vitaminas A, C, E y K

Contiene una variedad de vitaminas presentes de forma natural en la hoja de té entera.

Why Buy Your Karigane from Nio Teas

Sin intermediarios, sin pesticidas, sin riesgos.
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Garantía de satisfacción de 30 días

Pruébalo con confianza. Si no te convence, contáctanos en un plazo de 30 días.
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15 productores de té japoneses

Nuestro té reúne la artesanía y la experiencia regional de 15 agricultores asociados de todo Japón.
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Directamente del agricultor a la taza

Establecemos relaciones duraderas con nuestros agricultores para reducir el número de intermediarios y lograr una mayor trazabilidad.
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100% libre de pesticidas Karigane

Every Karigane is grown without pesticides, then personally tasted and selected by our team.

How to Make
Karigane Like a Pro

Para disfrutar del sabor óptimo del gyokuro karigane , se recomienda prepararlo a baja temperatura. Esto ayuda a resaltar los matices dulces y salados que caracterizan a este té. Las temperaturas más altas pueden provocar un sabor amargo.

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Heat the water in a kettle

Heat the Water

Calentar el agua a 60 °C (140 °F).
Add the tea leaves to the teapot

Add the Leaves

Añade 5 g de hojas a una tetera kyusu .
Let the tea steep in the teapot

Steep

Vierta 150 ml de agua y deje reposar durante 2 minutos.
Pour the tea from the teapot into the cup

Pour & Brew Again

Vierta hasta la última gota y luego prepare la infusión con las mismas hojas dos veces más (20 segundos cada vez).

Té de hojas sueltas sobre bolsitas de té

Rico en sabor, sin microplásticos.
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Sakamoto, Nio Teas partner tea farmer in Shibushi, Japan
Legendary organic tea farmer in Shibushi.

Agricultor: Sakamotoさん

Mr. Sakamoto is a legendary organic green tea farmer in Shibushi, Kagoshima. Over decades in the tea industry he has found a sustainable way to make flavourful gyokuro and matcha without pesticides or chemicals, using an organic fertiliser he developed himself from organic compost and a sedimentary rock mulch.
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Why Organic Karigane Fields Make a Difference

Las plantas de té absorben todo del suelo, por lo que la agricultura sin pesticidas es especialmente importante. Los agricultores con los que trabajamos han encontrado una manera de cultivar un té delicioso sin dañar el ecosistema natural.
ORGÁNICO
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PLAGUICIDAS
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¡Nosotros también somos amantes del té, igual que tú!

Cultivando el aprecio
por el té japonés

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4 out of 5 stars 4.6

Excelente

Amado por los amantes del té de todo el mundo.

Nuestros clientes nos valoran con un 4,6/5 en Trustpilot, con innumerables reseñas que elogian nuestro té, su calidad y nuestro servicio.

5 out of 5 stars 5/5
En el fuego
Nio teas ha sido mi tienda favorita para comprar tés de buena calidad desde hace tiempo, y nunca me decepcionan. Sus tés son de excelente calidad; sin embargo, me gustaría destacar su servicio al cliente. El equipo de Nio siempre ha sido muy amable y servicial cuando he tenido algún problema. Su atención al cliente es impecable, responden con rapidez a todas las consultas, por eso soy un cliente fiel desde hace tiempo.

1 de abril de 2026

5 out of 5 stars 5/5
Sean
Mi proveedor favorito de tés verdes orgánicos japoneses a granel. Seleccionan algunos de los mejores tés orgánicos de Japón y apoyan a los agricultores familiares y a la creciente industria del té orgánico en general. Llevo años comprando a todos los proveedores y Nio siempre tiene los mejores precios y la mejor selección. Además, ofrecen un servicio al cliente excelente y envíos rápidos. ¡Muy recomendable! 🍃

3 de febrero de 2026

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We ship from warehouses in the US, the EU and Japan — whichever is closest to you. US and EU orders arrive in 4–12 business days; the handful of countries served from Japan take around 10. Business days count from dispatch rather than from when you order, and exclude weekends and public holidays. You'll get a tracking number by email the moment your parcel leaves the warehouse.

We only buy from fields grown without pesticides or chemicals. We ask each farmer directly how they manage their land, visit the plantation and processing facility ourselves, taste every harvest before committing, and check that the biodiversity around the fields is alive. Small family farms don't always carry paperwork — so we verify it in person instead.

Japanese green tea covers an enormous range, and choosing online isn't easy. If you've tried yours and it isn't for you, email info@nioteas.com within 30 days with your order number and a line on what you didn't enjoy. We'll send a different tea of equal or lower value, free. Nothing to post back — keep it, share it, or try brewing it cooler. Once per order.

Email info@nioteas.com within 30 days with your order number and a photo. We'll approve it, cover the return postage with a prepaid label or a reimbursement, and refund you — no restocking fee. Refunds go to your original payment method within 2 business days of the return reaching us; your bank may take another 5–20 to show it.

Unopened items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days. Tea is sealed for hygiene, so opened packs can't come back — but the swap above covers exactly that situation. Return postage is yours unless the item arrived damaged, defective or incorrect.

Orders to the US and EU ship domestically from our local warehouse, so there's no customs charge and no duty. A small number of destinations are served from our Japan warehouse, where your own customs authority may apply import duty, VAT or a carrier handling fee on delivery. Those are set by your country, not by us. Ask before you order and we'll help you check.

info@nioteas.com or +41 79 751 83 88. We reply within 2 business days, usually much sooner, in English.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 62 reviews.

Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

Such a lovely tea! Vibrant green color, even despite this being the second brew. Gentle caffeine level. Gorgeous packaging—I always appreciate Nio Tea’s informative labeling with the quantity of tea to measure, temperature of water, and time for brewing. I’ve been loyal to Nio Teas for years, thank you for curating such divine teas! ♥️

Gyokuro Karigane

Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

Ahh this tea (Gyokuro Karigane) is beyond delicious! The sweetness really hit me with first sip.. then other tasting notes. Its divine, my favourite so far. I will be trying to ease off coffee so this will be a perfect replacement 🍵

Gyokuro Karigane

Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

I am trying to find a great Japanese loose leaf green tea that does well using the Cold Brew method. Nio’s video recommended Gyrokuro Karigane and Sencha with matcha. This picture is the 2nd and 3rd brew… the first brew has been thoroughly enjoyed! I did add an extra gram of tea this time to the recommended 5 grams, 6 grams for 500ml of room temp filtered water in a jar, then put in fridge for 1 hour. The second brew I leave for 3 hours and then decant into another jar of my lovely matching reused jarred fruit jars….not pretty but the size is just right! I do like the strength of 6 grams vs 5 so I can add just a couple of ice cubes so as not to dilute it too much. I am very pleased with the 2 cold brew recommendations and will order again shortly. I like to do multiple brews of a couple different strengths of teas to drink in descending order of caffeine throughout the day. Very nice teas! Thoroughly enjoying!

Gyokuro Karigane

Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

Tutto perfetto,consegna precisa. Strepitoso il gusto

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

Gyokuro Karigane! I have been drinking this stem tea for quite a long time and I still think it’s the best tea. I like to be able to enjoy a Gyokuro with less caffeine and the Karigane is a perfect combination.

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

This tea is amazing for cold brew. One of my favorites!

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

Stocked up on da final Gyokuro Karigane 2025 batch

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

Gyokuro Karigane ist einmalig im Geschmack. Ist einer unserer Favoriten.

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

I was nonplussed, at first, because of the tea's unfamiliar appearance. But my goodness, the flavor is delightful. Make sure the water is well-filtered, because the taste of chloramine ruins a cup of tea. I use water at about 60° C. (140° F.), and steep the first pour for 2min. Delicious!

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

Nice sweet creamy juice refreshing pick me up for midday cold brew

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

Lovely my 1st experience into shaded greens and lower temp steepin it is outstanding and me 1st gaiwan brew also, got some work to do me finga slipped and tea leaves went flyin but I recovered nicely lol

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

The karigane is wonderful hot or this time of the year as a cold brew. Its very refreshing and reminds me of spring flowers. Its especially nice as a late afternoon treat because its lower in caffeine. I will brew a cup now!😊

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

the freshness of the leaves truly smell amazing, sea-weedy, buttery, rich. Only few drops of the first steep is enough to feel the explosion of the umaminess. it’s fresh and has a slightly pleasant bitterness. The aroma is vegetal, has this “sea breeze” effect. The aftertaste is seaweed and has a tiny peachy touch. Sweet and long lasting tea

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

Sweet, bright and savory aromas in the dry leaves. Leaves are very pretty. 5 grams, 60℃, 1 minute. Infusion unleashes a spinach flavor and a nice green in the liquor. Like many Japanese teas, the leaves are super absorbent. This tea contains lots of stems. It's sweet and warming.

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Customer photo review of Gyokuro Karigane

I don't know how this tea got any 3 and 4 star reviews it's fantastic! I really like this one hot and cold especially in the afternoon

Gyokuro Karigane

It’s sweet with veggie undertones. My first experience drinking Gyokuro tea. Will try some of the other Gyokuro teas in the near future.

Gyokuro Karigane

I didn’t realize that it had small twigs/stems in it initially when I ordered it and was a little bit concerned when I opened the package… But this stuff is delicious. I love it. It is now my preferred tea so I’m ordering more!. It has a very nice subtle sweetness to it.

Gyokuro Karigane

This tea surprised me. It holds quite a few stems. One could almost call it "Kuki-kuro" or "Gyo-kuki". Forgive me. but it seems to me like the perfect blend between Gyokuro and Kukicha, one get's the flavor and sweetness expected of a Gyokuro tea with the minerality of a Kukicha. An excellent choice when one wants plenty flavor but a little less caffeine.

Gyokuro Karigane

I really like the grassiness in the taste

Gyokuro Karigane

Im going to keep it short and sweet...its a damn good tea. Damn good!!

Gyokuro Karigane

This green tea is absolutely wonderful! The flavor is incredibly fresh and calming. I love it and will definitely be ordering more."

Gyokuro Karigane

Not just my favorite stem tea, but one of my very favorite teas, period.

Gyokuro Karigane

il tè che mi è arrivato sembra essere composto dai piccioli delle foglie o da piccoli rametti verdi, anzichè dalle foglie. E' stata una delusione.

Gyokuro Karigane

Sweeter and lighter than the "full grain" gyokuro, but not unpleasant. I found I needed a bit more tea per cup.

Gyokuro Karigane

I like this when I need a little more caffeine kick and has a great flavor. I can only drink it once in while because I get a lot of migraines so I have to be careful of my caffeine intake. For some reason when I do drink this I get really thirsty after. I don’t know if that’s just me or if anyone else has experienced that with the gyokuro teas.

Gyokuro Karigane

Für den Preis ein sehr guter Gyokuro; 5 g mit 100ml 70 Grad warmen Wasser 2 Minuten ziehen lassen, danach folgen weitere Aufgüsse bei gleicher Temperatur und Wassermenge, aber kürzeren Ziehzeiten 3-4 geht das 🤗

Gyokuro Karigane

Not the usual Gyokuro style, but very palatable.

Gyokuro Karigane

Nio Teas!! I love every purchase I’ve made. I look forward to making and thoroughly enjoying my high quality loose leaf green tea or matcha. Love you all and most especially my tea!!!

Gyokuro Karigane

I'm new to tea so really don't know the difference between good and mediocre. Am drinking for the purported health benefits.

Gyokuro Karigane

What a lovely light easy drinking tea, worth the wait!

Gyokuro Karigane

So nice to spoil myself a bit now that the weather is chilly. My order came very quickly.

Gyokuro Karigane

I love the mild flavor of this tea!

Gyokuro Karigane

After tasting all the teas in the NIO sampler, this stem tea - Gyokuro Karigane was in the top three! Subtle sweetness and vegetal notes make this a fine morning tea or afternoon tea. I brew longer than recommended to bring out a fuller flavor. Feel free to experiment with brewing times.

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