Yorozu - Pan-fired bancha infused with lemon and kuromoji (Japanese spicebush)

Product Number: Y00010

Brand: Yorozu (Fukuoka, Japan)
Amount: 40g

A refreshing blend where the bright aroma of lemon meets the gentle spice of kuromoji.
This harmonious infusion balances citrus freshness with the cool, grounding depth of kuromoji.
Paired with a verdant, full-bodied sencha from Makinohara, Shizuoka.

How to Brew

1. Measure the tea leaves: Use 5g–8g (a slightly heaped teaspoon) for 2–3 servings. For a single serving, about 3g is sufficient.
2. Warm the teapot: Pour a small amount of boiling water into the teapot to heat it.
3. Warm the teacups: Pour the hot water from the teapot into the teacups to warm them.
4. Add the tea leaves: Place the measured tea leaves into the teapot and cover with the lid.
5. Pause and breathe: Take 1–2 deep breaths to appreciate the moment.
6. Enjoy the aroma: Remove the teapot lid and savor the fragrance of the leaves.
7. Prepare the hot water: Use the warm water from the teacups as a palate-cleansing sip, then refill the cups with water up to 70–80% full (around 80°C). Let it sit for 30 seconds.
8. Pour water into the teapot: Transfer the water from the teacups into the teapot.
9. Steep the tea: Allow it to steep for 30–45 seconds.
10. Pour and serve: Distribute the tea evenly between cups, ensuring you pour out every last drop.

Please enjoy the well-balanced, clean and refreshing taste.

For Additional Infusions

• Second Brew: Refill the teapot immediately with water from the teacups and steep for about 1 minute. Enjoy a lighter, yet fragrant, infusion at around 80°C.
• Third Brew: Add a suitable amount of boiling water for a light, clean taste.

Enjoy a relaxing moment with this refreshing and aromatic tea.