{"product_id":"tokusei-shogyoku","title":"Tokusei Shogyoku - Pinnacle Gyokuro from Uji, Kyoto by Shogyokuen","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTokusei Shogyoku - Pinnacle Gyokuro from Uji, Kyoto by Shogyokuen\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokusei Shogyoku is the second-highest gyokuro in Shogyokuen's entire range - the penultimate expression of what nearly 200 years of Uji gyokuro production can achieve. Above it sits only Gyokuro Shogyoku, Shogyokuen's absolute signature. At this level, the tea is not simply premium - it is among the finest shaded Japanese green teas produced anywhere in Japan. This is gyokuro for those who have experienced the full range and want the extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tokusei Shogyoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokusei Shogyoku represents the eighth of nine tiers in Shogyokuen's gyokuro range. The leaf selection at this level is the most demanding short of the final tier - only the finest tencha, from the most carefully managed plantings, processed with absolute precision. The name itself - Tokusei Shogyoku, meaning 'special' Shogyoku - signals its position just below the house signature. The resulting cup is extraordinary in every dimension: concentration, sweetness, depth, smoothness, and duration of finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense, vivid deep green\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, silky, concentrated\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely long, sweet, evolving\n\u003cstrong\u003eUmami:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinary, sustained, complex\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstringency:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokusei Shogyoku brews an intense, vivid deep green liquor with a thick, silky concentration that defines the category. Extraordinary umami opens the cup and sustains through the entire body - complex, layered, and remarkably clean. Natural sweetness is deep, persistent, and evolving - the finish continues to develop long after the sip. A refined marine quality and elegant creaminess add dimension. Zero astringency means the cup is pure concentrated smoothness. This is a gyokuro that asks for stillness and attention - and gives back more than most teas are capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Tokusei Shogyoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended brewing parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf: 5-6g per 40-60ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater temperature: 40-50 degrees C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteeping time: 120-180 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfusions: 4-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this tier, the coolest possible water and smallest volumes produce the most extraordinary results. The first infusion will be deeply concentrated - almost viscous. Later infusions lighten and reveal brighter sweetness and floral qualities. Give each infusion the time it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shiboridashi is essential. The smallest yunomi cups available.\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Tokusei Shogyoku Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokusei Shogyoku sits just below \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyokuro-shogyoku\"\u003eGyokuro Shogyoku\u003c\/a\u003e - Shogyokuen's absolute finest. Below Tokusei Shogyoku, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kanmuriri\"\u003eKanmuriri\u003c\/a\u003e represents the ultra-premium tier, and the range descends through \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fuji-no-tsuyu\"\u003eFuji No Tsuyu\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/misono-no-hikari\"\u003eMisono No Hikari\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai\"\u003eBandai\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tama-no-en\"\u003eTama No En\u003c\/a\u003e, and the entry tiers. The full range is a progression - each tier a distinct step up in refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin and Sourcing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokusei Shogyoku is produced by Shogyokuen, established 1827, Uji, Kyoto. Led by master blender Hiroshi Kobayashi. Chaseki holds exclusive Thailand distribution rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes and Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokusei Shogyoku is available in: 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1,000g pouches. Store below 8 degrees C. Best consumed within 12 months of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Tokusei Shogyoku and Gyokuro Shogyoku?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokusei Shogyoku is the penultimate tier. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyokuro-shogyoku\"\u003eGyokuro Shogyoku\u003c\/a\u003e is Shogyokuen's absolute signature - the final expression. Both are extraordinary; Gyokuro Shogyoku represents the last degree of refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this tea appropriate as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokusei Shogyoku is one of the finest gyokuro available in Thailand. For anyone who appreciates Japanese green tea, it is an exceptional gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogyokuen","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":47868858892445,"sku":"SHO-GYO-TSG-100S","price":3779.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":47868858925213,"sku":"SHO-TKS-250G","price":8397.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":47868858957981,"sku":"SHO-TKS-500G","price":14928.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":47868858990749,"sku":"SHO-TKS-1000G","price":26539.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0347\/1228\/9412\/files\/Gyokuro-Tosukei-shogyoku-100g.jpg?v=1777113151","url":"https:\/\/store.chaseki.com\/products\/tokusei-shogyoku","provider":"Chaseki Specialty Matcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}