How to Brew Iced Sencha / Cold Brew Sencha

< Iced Sencha / Cold Brew Sencha(水出し煎茶)> Sencha green tea isn’t just perfect served hot; it’s equally refreshing when transformed into a chilled sencha.  There are two ways to craft iced version of Sencha green tea. First, brew it as you would do for hot sencha, then allow it to cool down and add ice cubes to […]
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How to Brew Iced Matcha Tea

< Iced Matcha (冷やし抹茶)> Here is a super easy way to make an iced version of traditional matcha green tea without any fancy matcha tools. Equipment: Shaker/Bottle Teaspoon ( or Chashaku) Small tea strainer Small container or cup Glass Ingredients: 2g Matcha powder (2 Chashaku spoon or 1 teaspoon) 2 Tablespoon boiled & cooled water (70-80C) 60ml Water (room temp) Ice Cubes Instructions: […]
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How to Brew Gyokuro Tea

< Gyokuro(玉露)> Equipment: Tea Pot (Kyusu) Tea Cup (Yunomi) or mug Teaspoon Ingredients: Approx. 3-5 g Gyokuro Green Tea Loose Leaf (1 -2 teaspoonful) 100ml boiled & cooled water (about 50-60C) Instructions: Boil and cool the water to about 50-60C. Add about 3-5 g of Gyokuro Green Tea leaves into a teapot. Pour 100ml of […]
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How to Brew Sencha Tea

< Sencha(煎茶)> Equipment: Tea Pot (Kyusu) Tea Cup (Yunomi) or mug Teaspoon Ingredients: 3g Sencha Green Tea Loose Leaf (1 teaspoonful) 90ml boiled & cooled water (80-90C) Instructions: Boil and cool the water to about 80-90C. Add 3g of Sencha Green Tea into a teapot. Pour 90ml hot water into the pot. Let it steep for 1 min. Feel […]
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How to Brew Matcha Tea

< Matcha(抹茶)> Equipment: Tea Bowl (Matcha Wan) Spoon (Chashaku) Bamboo Whisk (Chasen) Small tea strainer   Ingredients: 2g Matcha powder (= 2 Chashaku or 1 teaspoon) 70ml boiled & cooled water (70-80C) Instructions: Boil and cool the water to about 70-80C. Take 2g of Matcha Green Tea powder and sift it through a tea strainer […]
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How to Brew Japanese Green Tea

Brewing Japanese Green tea is an art that requires attention to detail and an appreciation for the delicate flavors it offers.  Follow these instructions for each kind of tea in order to ensure you brew a perfect cup of Japanese Green tea every time!   < Matcha(抹茶)> Equipment: Tea Bowl (Matcha Wan) Spoon (Chashaku) Bamboo […]