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How to Make a Delicious Cup of Japanese Tea
The taste of Japanese tea is very delicate. You need to nail the proper preparation if you want the best taste! That may sound somewhat intriguing, but don't worry; At Tealife, we've got you covered. Here, we'll go over how to prepare all Japanese tea types, including the more sensitive ones such as Gyokuro, Sencha, or Matcha, so that you won't fail!
What we'll Learn
In this article
How to Prepare Delicious Matcha
How do you avoid lumps of undissolved powder? How do you ensure the Matcha doesn't cool down too much during the preparation? How do you make that delicious layer of froth?
Follow these steps to make delicious Matcha. The Usucha is the "common" Matcha, sometimes called "pure Matcha drinking." So read about Usucha if you're unsure which type you are looking for.
How to Prepare Delicious Loose Leaf Japanese Tea
As the taste of Japanese green tea is very delicate, seemingly small factors such as temperature and controlling the amount of water to be used contribute to the taste. Steps will differ depending on the type of leaves, so choose your leaves and follow these steps to make exceptional Japanese green tea.
Fundumentals of Making Delicous Tea
Some Japanese teas come without brewing instructions. Understanding the fundamental determiners of taste will allow you to make and adjust any tea to achieve the taste you're looking for! Here, we'll dive into the fundamental concepts of brewing Japanese tea.
Other Tips
If you don't have a Kyusu (or a teapot), you can always use a teabag to brew Japanese green tea. Also, here are points on how to cold-brew tea and four keys to a delicious second cup.