| The point is to draw out the taste from the leaves by using water that is NOT TOO HOT.
The steps are follows: (2 servings)
1. Pour boiled water into 2 teacups to measure the amount of water and to cool hot water.
2. Measure the tea leaves (Usually 2 teaspoons) and put them into the teapot.
3. Pour the hot water from the teacups into the teapot.
4. Let the tea steep for 20 to 30 seconds.
5. Pour the tea into each teacup little by little.
6. NO LIQUID should remain in the teapot.
The brewing of Genmaicha Extra Green
Genmaicha is considered a tea where you can enjoy the aroma more than the taste.
The point is to draw out the aroma by using VERY HOT WATER.
The steps are as follows: (2 servings)
1. Measure the tea leaves (Usually 2 teaspoons ) and put them into the teapot.
2. Pour hot boiling water into the teapot.
3. Wait 15 to 30 seconds.
4. Pour the tea into each teacup little by little.
5. NO LIQUID should remain in the teapot.
How to Store green tea
Three factors make the quality of green tea inferior: moisture, oxygen and ultraviolet light.
Japanese green teas are very delicate since they are not fermented and should be kept AS FRESH AS POSSIBLE. Here are two pointers to help keep green tea fresh:
1. Once you open a package, keep it in a cool dark place with a tight closure.
2. It is better to store green tea in an airtight canister if one is available. |
