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Ippodo Tea
¥900•Unit: Kuki (Stems) 80g Bag
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Steep time
1–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
0°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
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Oxidation
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Caffeine
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Highlighted notes
Pepper
Overview
Best pick • solid other choice from Unknown origin
Pairing: shortbread, fresh fruit, or mild cheeses
Fresh sweetness characteristic of stems. The natural sweetness of stems, with little astringency. As you prepare it, a spicy fragrance reminiscent of Japanese sansho pepper wafts into the air. Drink it when you want to relax, like herb tea. Dishes like barbecued eel on rice (unaju) or a bowl of rice topped with chicken and eggs (oyako donburi). It goes well with spicy aromas. Prepare three teapots using the same tea leaves to fill a large carafe or jug that can be placed on the table for meals with family.