Welcome to Jugetsudo
The "cha zen ichimi" principle, which states that tea and zen are one, invites us to refine our senses and prepare tea with full and sincere attention.
Founded in Tokyo in 1854, Jugetsudo selects teas sourced directly from Japan. Through carefully crafted blends, we offer moments of pleasure that awaken the five senses.
The essence of Jugetsudo
Our selected teas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Some further details
What is the difference between preparing tea in a teapot (kyusu) or directly in a cup?
A kyusu teapot allows the leaves to express themselves better and reveals a richer and more balanced infusion.
Why shouldn't boiling water be used for all green teas?
Using boiling water for green tea accentuates the bitterness and masks the more delicate aromas. A lower temperature allows for a gentler, more balanced infusion. For roasted teas like hojicha or genmaicha, hotter water is more suitable, with a shorter infusion time to preserve the balance.
What happens if you infuse it for too long?
Infusing the tea for too long releases more tannins, making it more bitter and astringent, at the expense of its subtle aromas. The tea's balance is then lost.
Can the leaves be re-infused? How many times?
Japanese green tea leaves can be re-infused several times: three times for sencha, up to five times for gyokuro. Each infusion reveals new, often lighter, aromas. It is advisable to slightly increase the temperature with each re-infusion.




