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• Gyokuro (玉露): A premium variety of Japanese green tea that is shaded for several weeks before harvest to increase amino acid content.

 

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• Genmaicha (玄米茶): A blend of green tea and roasted brown rice, often referred to as "popcorn tea" because of its distinctive flavor and appearance.

 

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• Gaiwan (蓋碗): A traditional Chinese tea vessel that can also be used for Japanese teas; it consists of a saucer, cup, and lid.

 

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• Guricha (ぐり茶): Also known as "Tamaryokucha," a green tea that has a curled shape rather than the typical needle shape due to a different drying process.