Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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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
This tea stands out among Japanese green teas as being pan-fired instead of steamed, similar in production to a classic Chinese green like Longjing. From a single estate near the Ojiro River in Shizuoka, Japan, the individual coiled leaves yield a mellow, rounded umami brew, with a pleasant butter cookie sweetness and the suggestion of cooked potato. BREWING INSTRUCTIONS SCOOP | 3 gm or 1 heaping tsp per 8oz waterPOUR | 170° water over leavesSTEEP | 1.5 min Steeping instructions are a starting point for how to make this tea. We encourage you to play around with the tea quantity or steeping time to customize the brew for your taste.