Yorozu - Shincha (First Fresh Tea of the Season)
Product Number: Y00001
Brand: Yorozu (Fukuoka, Japan)
Amount: 80g
A gentle tea to warm your body.
This blend combines the smooth, umami-rich Karigane tea made from the premium Gyokuro from Yame area, with the invigorating spiciness of ginger sourced from Kyushu. Perfect for soothing moments and staying warm.
How to Brew
- Measure the tea leaves: Use 5g–8g (a slightly heaped teaspoon) for 2–3 servings. For a single serving, about 3g is sufficient.
- Warm the teapot: Pour a small amount of boiling water into the teapot to heat it.
- Warm the teacups: Pour the hot water from the teapot into the teacups to warm them.
- Add the tea leaves: Place the measured tea leaves into the teapot and cover with the lid.
- Pause and breathe: Take 1–2 deep breaths to appreciate the moment.
- Enjoy the aroma: Remove the teapot lid and savor the fragrance of the leaves.
- 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).
- Pour water into the teapot: Transfer the water from the teacups into the teapot.
- Steep the tea: Allow it to steep for around 1 minute.
- Pour and serve: Distribute the tea evenly between cups, ensuring you pour out every last drop.
Enjoy the distinctive aroma of freshly harvested tea, perfectly balanced with its rich umami and gentle astringency.
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 75 - 80°C.
- Third Brew: Add a suitable amount of boiling water for a light, clean taste.
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