Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
2.5g / 100ml
275 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Made from first flush high quality kabusecha (semi-gyokuro tea) and sencha stems and stalks this tea has low amounts of caffeine and more theanine. Mild vegetal aroma, mellow greasy flavour and a clean, dry finish. Great for iced tea. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Yabukita Region: Hoshino Seicha-en, Fukuoka Prefecture 100 g To make hot tea Tea: 7 g or 1 tbsp Water: 250-300 mL at 80-90 °C Steep: 40-60 sec. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 10 g or 1.5 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge