Steep time
3 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
None
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Best pick • solid herbal choice from Unknown origin
Pairing: fruit, yogurt, or honeyed desserts
Kuromoji (meaning "black letter", scientific name lindera umbellata) is a traditional herb found in Japan. The young branches are dark green with small black patterns, giving the shrub its name. With a "cool" taste and aroma similar to that of lemongrass, drinking kuromojicha is a soothing way to relax. Product Info Ingredients: Lindera umbellata (twigs and leaves) Japanese name: くろもじ茶 Kuromojicha Contents: 2g x 5 bags (Net weight: 10g) Region: Shimane Prefecture Steeping Notes Tea: 1 tea bag. Time: 3 minutes. Water: 90C/194F, 300 ml. The amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference. Supplier Info Name: Chasandai Type: Tea Factory Location: 729-6 Nagahama-cho, Izumo CIty, Shimane Prefecture