A Japanese rarity which roughly translates as "jewel dew". About two weeks before the harvest the tea bushes are covered with bamboo mats. The "shadow tea" develops less tannin, has a distinctly higher caffeine content and the leaves are a very dark green and slightly shiny. In Japan Gyokuro is served especially to guests of honour. It has an elegant, subtle, yet strong flavor with a touch of sweetness.

一款罕见的日本茶，大致可以将其译为“宝石露”。大概在茶叶采摘前两周，需用竹席将茶树覆盖。覆盖之后，茶叶中的单宁含量就会降低，而咖啡因含量则会明显升高，颜色呈深绿色略带光泽。在日本，玉露朝日茶是专门用来招待贵宾的。它味道淡雅精妙，同时也有着十分甘甜的口感。