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| Making Japanese Green Tea |
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Brewing Japanese green tea is not difficult to master, but many things can alter the overall taste of your tea.
WATER QUALITY:
The water that you use to make your Japanese green tea is very important. It is recommended to use the best quality water you can get for the best brew of green tea. We don't recommend tap water unless it is filtered. The best water to use when making green tea is soft water that contains fewer minerals. Hard water doesn't bring out the full flavor of the tea.
WATER TEMPERATURE:
Water temperature varies depending on the type of green tea. If you brew green tea too hot, it will be bitter. Japanese green tea is brewed at various temperatures depending on the type. Many people make the mistake of pouring boiling water into the teapot with the green tea leaves. The traditional Japanese way to get the temperature of the water to the correct level is to boil your kettle then pour the water into your teapot (without the green tea leaves) and wait for 1 minute then pour the water from the teapot into the cup(s) you will use to drink your Japanese green tea and discard the excess water from the teapot. Add your green tea leaves to the now empty teapot then pour the water from the cup(s) into the teapot. The water should have fallen to around 70-80C which is perfect for regular sencha. This method does three things, it reduces the temperature of the water to the correct level, pre-warms the teapot and cup(s), and measures the exact amount of water you need for your cup(s) of Japanese green tea. If you don't fancy this method then it's just as easy to either use your intuition or a thermometer.
EQUIPMENT:
It's a good idea to get a Japanese teapot designed for brewing Japanese green tea. Japanese teapots are designed to let the green tea leaves open fully allowing the full taste to come out. Other methods like tea balls and tea strainers don't allow the leaves to open fully which will deplete the overall taste.
INFUSION TIME:
The time that green tea takes to infuse is dependent on the type of tea you are going to brew. When you infuse green tea it is important not to shake or swirl the teapot because this can have a bad outcome on the overall taste. After the tea has infused for the correct amount of time you should pour it into your cup gently. If you have more than one cup you should pour little by little in each cup alternately to insure the taste and quantity are the same in each cup.
STORAGE:
It is best to store your green tea away from light, air, heat, moisture and strong odors. Once you have opened the package we advice you to keep it in a clean airtight container or canister away from odors, heat, light and moisture. We don't recommend a refrigerator as this can, in some cases, create a moisture build up. If Japanese green tea is properly stored, it will keep for many months with no change in taste or aroma.
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