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The leaf is a late spring harvest of the first flush. After the first flush harvest, late flushing leaves are allowed to grow large before harvesting.
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\nHarvest: Late spring flush
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\nCultivar: Yabukita
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\nRegion: Takao Area, Minami Yamashiro Village, Southern Kyoto
This product has been tested to be free of lead and cadmium contamination. Do not use in microwave or dishwasher. Hand wash to clean.
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About the Kiln: Shotoen Ceramics
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\n3rd+ Steeping -Time: 30 sec. Water: 70C/158F degrees, 200 ml.\n
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Product Info
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\nIngredients: Green tea
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\nCultivar: Yabukita
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\nHarvest: Spring
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\nBatch: 4kg micro batch, handpicked
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\nFarm: Konishi Tea Coop
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Osada Tea helped us place bids at the 2024 National Tea Competition auction providing Yunomi Tea Enthusiasts access to the 5th place winning Kabusecha cultivated by the tea farmers of the Konishi Tea Coop in Ayabe Village in northern Kyoto.
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The 5th place award is the 全国茶商工業協同組合連合会理事長賞 (Japan Tea Association Chairman's Award)
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The coop has won many awards over the years at all levels of Japan's tea competitions including the National level.
This level of matcha is meant for uses such as lattes served in cafes, small scale baking, premium chocolates, etc. where color is important and flavor needs to stand out against other ingredients. The matcha flavor is bitter which helps it stand out against other flavors vs high grade ceremonial matcha which generally becomes overwhelmed unless a large amount is used.
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The Latte Grade can also be considered a Premium Culinary grade and this one is similar but has slightly less umami.
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Naturally Grown Label
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The \"Naturally Grown\" series are products chosen by Yunomi Tea Merchant Ian that have been verified to be grown without use of pesticides / synthetic fertilizers. Products may also be certified organic according to the Japanese JAS standard (valid in Japan…look for the JAS logo on the package) depending on your country
Based on our own tasting, this product has the following profile. However, tastings are not conducted side by side, and different water, ambient temperature, etc. may affect the outcome. There will also be some variation from product to product. Please use this profile as a simple guide.
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\nUmami strength(5 = strongest): 2/5
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\nAstringency(5 = least astringent): 2/5
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\nColor(1 = yellow, 5 = brilliant green): 3/5
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\nTexture(1 = very grainy, 5 = very smooth): 3/5
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Characteristics
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\nColor: Dull but green.
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\nTexture: Slightly Grainy
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\nAroma: Weak
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\nFlavor: Strong. More bitterness than umami flavor.
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Product Info
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\nIngredients: Green tea
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\nRegion: We source from Kagoshima, Kyoto, Nishio, Mie, and Shizuoka, Japan.
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\nHarvest: Spring
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\nNotes: All tea leaves are used were grown without pesticides but were not necessarily certified as organic
This level of matcha is meant for uses such as lattes served in cafes, small scale baking, premium chocolates, etc. where color is important and flavor needs to stand out against other ingredients. The matcha flavor is bitter which helps it stand out against other flavors vs high grade ceremonial matcha which generally becomes overwhelmed unless a large amount is used.
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The Latte Grade can also be considered a Premium Culinary grade and this one is similar but has slightly less umami.
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Naturally Grown Label
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The \"Naturally Grown\" series are products chosen by Yunomi Tea Merchant Ian that have been verified to be grown without use of pesticides / synthetic fertilizers. Products may also be certified organic according to the Japanese JAS standard (valid in Japan…look for the JAS logo on the package) depending on your country
Based on our own tasting, this product has the following profile. However, tastings are not conducted side by side, and different water, ambient temperature, etc. may affect the outcome. There will also be some variation from product to product. Please use this profile as a simple guide.
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\nUmami strength(5 = strongest): 2/5
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\nAstringency(5 = least astringent): 2/5
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\nColor(1 = yellow, 5 = brilliant green): 3/5
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\nTexture(1 = very grainy, 5 = very smooth): 3/5
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Characteristics
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\nColor: Dull but green.
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\nTexture: Slightly Grainy
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\nAroma: Weak
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\nFlavor: Strong. More bitterness than umami flavor.
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Product Info
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\nIngredients: Green tea
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\nRegion: We source from Kagoshima, Kyoto, Nishio, Mie, and Shizuoka, Japan.
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\nHarvest: Spring
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\nNotes: All tea leaves are used were grown without pesticides but were not necessarily certified as organic
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The wonderful story of thisWha-ha-ha Three Year Bancha is that Ayumi-san's (i.e., Ayumi Kinezuka fromCyittorattu in Fujieda, Shizuoka) tea lover friends gathered together andharvested what had been abandoned tea plants, in a traditional winter harvest. This three year bancha, which was produced through cooperation and laughter (hence, it’s name, \"wha-ha-ha\"), was slowly roasted over a wood fire.
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The three year bancha tea is low in caffeine and thus is often recommended for pregnant women, children, and the elderly. It is a tea that will warm your body, heart and soul (especially great for autumn and winter times), filled with the vitality of the tea plants and the camaraderie and laughter of friends. For the matcha lovers out there, banchas are also great teas as a post-matcha drink.
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Please note that these tea bags are made out of plant-derived soilon and does not emit harmful substances such as dioxins even when they are burned.
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Product Info
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\nHarvest: February, full moon harvest \n
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Cultivation & Processing Notes: No pesticides, no chemical fertilizers
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Region: Fujieda, Shizuoka prefecture
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\nStorage: Store sealed airtight in cool, dry area avoiding sunlight
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Steeping Notes
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\nRecommendation from Ayumi Farms: Make the tea in a thermal flask
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The wonderful story of thisWha-ha-ha Three Year Bancha is that Ayumi-san's (i.e., Ayumi Kinezuka fromCyittorattu in Fujieda, Shizuoka) tea lover friends gathered together andharvested what had been abandoned tea plants, in a traditional winter harvest. This three year bancha, which was produced through cooperation and laughter (hence, it’s name, \"wha-ha-ha\"), was slowly roasted over a wood fire.
\n
The three year bancha tea is low in caffeine and thus is often recommended for pregnant women, children, and the elderly. It is a tea that will warm your body, heart and soul (especially great for autumn and winter times), filled with the vitality of the tea plants and the camaraderie and laughter of friends. For the matcha lovers out there, banchas are also great teas as a post-matcha drink.
\n
Please note that these tea bags are made out of plant-derived soilon and does not emit harmful substances such as dioxins even when they are burned.
\n
\n
Product Info
\n
\n
\nHarvest: February, full moon harvest \n
\n
Cultivation & Processing Notes: No pesticides, no chemical fertilizers
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Region: Fujieda, Shizuoka prefecture
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\nStorage: Store sealed airtight in cool, dry area avoiding sunlight
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Steeping Notes
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\nRecommendation from Ayumi Farms: Make the tea in a thermal flask
\nProcessing: Steamed and frozen, Nakamura-san then processes the tea in small 500g batches at his mini factory in Uji, Kyoto.
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\nRegion: Kirishima, Kagoshima
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Baisa Nakamura is a new, premium concept cafe + mini tea factory located on the road to the Byodoin Temple in Uji, Kyoto, the heart of historical Japanese tea culture. The Nakamura family launched this beautiful cafe-factory in October 2022 with custom designed processing machines (rolling machines, drying tables/racks, and mini roasters) allowing their tea master to process (roll) tea leaves in ultra small batches of 500 grams.
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This fascinating, one-of-a-kind concept is made possible by flash freezing tea leaves just after they have been steamed, and storing them, thawing only when needed to process into sencha. Nearly every day, Nakamura-san processes a batch in the cafe while clientele watch and sip tea. Arrive in the afternoon to taste a freshly made batch.
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Partnering with Baisa Nakamura, we are able to offer these very carefully crafted tea leaves to tea connoisseurs worldwide.
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\nIngredients: Green tea
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\nCultivar: Asanoka
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\nCultivation:
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\nHarvest: Spring
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\nProcessing: Steamed and frozen, Nakamura-san then processes the tea in small 500g batches at his mini factory in Uji, Kyoto.
\n
\nRegion: Kirishima, Kagoshima
\n
\n\n
Baisa Nakamura is a new, premium concept cafe + mini tea factory located on the road to the Byodoin Temple in Uji, Kyoto, the heart of historical Japanese tea culture. The Nakamura family launched this beautiful cafe-factory in October 2022 with custom designed processing machines (rolling machines, drying tables/racks, and mini roasters) allowing their tea master to process (roll) tea leaves in ultra small batches of 500 grams.
\n
This fascinating, one-of-a-kind concept is made possible by flash freezing tea leaves just after they have been steamed, and storing them, thawing only when needed to process into sencha. Nearly every day, Nakamura-san processes a batch in the cafe while clientele watch and sip tea. Arrive in the afternoon to taste a freshly made batch.
\n
Partnering with Baisa Nakamura, we are able to offer these very carefully crafted tea leaves to tea connoisseurs worldwide.
GABA tea in powdered form for consumption of the entire leaf. Exact GABA level not specified, but 150 mg or more per 100g is the criteria needed to be called GABA tea.
GABA, or more specifically \"ϒ-aminobutyric acid\", is a component in tea created when it the leaf is incubated in nitrogen gas (an oxygen free or anaerobic environment). This process is often referred to as \"fermentation\", but the term implies a change due to yeast or bacteria, while the specific process of creating the tea depends on the producer. Many people claim this compound has health benefits, but we always stress here at Yunomi.life that this is unproven and may depend on each individual's body.
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Product Info:
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Net weight: 40g
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Instruction: One tea spoon (approx 0.7g), 100ml water
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Note: We have not translated the back label. It will be shipped without an english label. Please refrain from purchasing if you have food allergies.
GABA tea in powdered form for consumption of the entire leaf. Exact GABA level not specified, but 150 mg or more per 100g is the criteria needed to be called GABA tea.
GABA, or more specifically \"ϒ-aminobutyric acid\", is a component in tea created when it the leaf is incubated in nitrogen gas (an oxygen free or anaerobic environment). This process is often referred to as \"fermentation\", but the term implies a change due to yeast or bacteria, while the specific process of creating the tea depends on the producer. Many people claim this compound has health benefits, but we always stress here at Yunomi.life that this is unproven and may depend on each individual's body.
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Product Info:
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Net weight: 40g
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Instruction: One tea spoon (approx 0.7g), 100ml water
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Note: We have not translated the back label. It will be shipped without an english label. Please refrain from purchasing if you have food allergies.
You can do this lesson without purchasing this particular product, but with any tea. However, in this lesson specifically we want you to experiment with the five parameters of steeping to learn how each might affect the flavor your extract from the leaf.
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The Set includes:
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2 x 10 grams of an unshaded sencha
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2 x 10 grams of Kabusecha
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2 x 10 grams of Gyokuro
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Note: May not be the same tea leaves pictured in the photos.
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Five Factors
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water type
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water amount
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water temperature
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tea leaf amount
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steeping time
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There are five factors that you control to determine the type of green tea you can create given a certain tea leaf: the amount of tea leaf, the amount of time you steep that leaf, and the type, amount, and temperature of the water you use.
\n
Water type is mainly related to the mineral content of the water, or the water hardness. This will affect the taste of the tea as well, with soft water generally recommended for Japanese teas. In many countries, bottled water products often have the hardness of the water listed in small print on the back label along with the pH balance. Testing various water types is an interesting experiment.
\n
The amount of tea leaf and water you use are inversely proportional and determine the strength of your tea. Use more tea leaf or less water for stronger tea, more water and less leaf for weaker tea.
\n
Steeping time also affects the strength of the flavor, a longer steeping time resulting in a stronger flavor.
\nFinally, water temperature affects a Japanese green tea leaf in a very interesting way. At cooler temperatures, sweet and umami flavors (caused mainly by theanine amino acids) are extracted from the leaf while at hot temperatures these flavors are extracted along with bitter and astringent flavors caused mainly by chemical compounds called catechins (which are also antioxidants).
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The lesson: Steeping time & water temperature
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Controlling these factors while experimenting with one component is the perfect way to learn how to steep tea to create the flavor that most suits your own taste palette.
\n
While you should experiment with all the factors, we believe that time and temperature are both the most interesting and important factors to demonstrate the versatility of flavor in green tea leaves from Japan.
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Controlling for time
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The first and easiest experiment is with time (and strictly speaking water amount).
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Prepare a tea pot, a teaspoon and four cups. Be sure that each of the items have been pre-heated with your hot water.
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Take 5 grams of the kabusecha included, and steep it with water at 90C/194F degrees utilizing 200 ml of water.
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After 15 seconds, pour out a teaspoon of water into the first cup.
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Repeat at 45 seconds, 90 seconds, and pour the rest at 3 minutes.
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Notes: You will notice that the longer the time, the stronger the tea becomes. In this experiment, both the amount of water decreases and you disturb the tea leaf as well, and these two factors also increase the strength of the tea for a more pronounced result. For a more accurate experiment, you will need to control for this using multiple tea pots.
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Controlling for Temperature
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In the second experiment, you need a tea pot and again four cups. However, this time, you will need to steep several sets of tea leaves.
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\nCup 1: Prepare 5 grams of kabusecha tea leaf, steeping with 200 ml of water for 120 seconds. Use 90C/194F degrees.
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\nCup 2: Prepare with the same recipe, using 70C/158F degrees.
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\nCup 3: Prepare with the same recipe, using 50C/122F degrees. Save this leaf, because you will steep it again.
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Compare the flavors between these three cups. Cup 3 will have the least astringency and the strongest umami / sweet taste. However, the catechins remain in the leaf.
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\nCup 4: Steep the leaves used in Cup 3 a second time for Cup 4 with water that is at 90C/194F degrees. Compare the difference in flavor between Cup 1. Was it the same or different? If you notice a difference, you have a pretty good taste palette. The tea leaf has already been primed so should have actually delivered a strong brew than Cup 1 but without the umami flavors added.
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Comparing types of leaves
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Different types of green tea will also result in different flavors. The teas that come with this set represent two extremes: kabusecha is a tea in which the leaves have been shaded to increase the amount of theanine. Bancha though is a leaf that has been allowed to grow large and in the direct sunlight meaning it both has very little theanine / more catechin, as well as less strength of flavor overall.
You can do this lesson without purchasing this particular product, but with any tea. However, in this lesson specifically we want you to experiment with the five parameters of steeping to learn how each might affect the flavor your extract from the leaf.
\n
The Set includes:
\n
\n
2 x 10 grams of an unshaded sencha
\n
2 x 10 grams of Kabusecha
\n
2 x 10 grams of Gyokuro
\n
\n
Note: May not be the same tea leaves pictured in the photos.
\n
\n
\n
Five Factors
\n\n
water type
\n
water amount
\n
water temperature
\n
tea leaf amount
\n
steeping time
\n\n
There are five factors that you control to determine the type of green tea you can create given a certain tea leaf: the amount of tea leaf, the amount of time you steep that leaf, and the type, amount, and temperature of the water you use.
\n
Water type is mainly related to the mineral content of the water, or the water hardness. This will affect the taste of the tea as well, with soft water generally recommended for Japanese teas. In many countries, bottled water products often have the hardness of the water listed in small print on the back label along with the pH balance. Testing various water types is an interesting experiment.
\n
The amount of tea leaf and water you use are inversely proportional and determine the strength of your tea. Use more tea leaf or less water for stronger tea, more water and less leaf for weaker tea.
\n
Steeping time also affects the strength of the flavor, a longer steeping time resulting in a stronger flavor.
\nFinally, water temperature affects a Japanese green tea leaf in a very interesting way. At cooler temperatures, sweet and umami flavors (caused mainly by theanine amino acids) are extracted from the leaf while at hot temperatures these flavors are extracted along with bitter and astringent flavors caused mainly by chemical compounds called catechins (which are also antioxidants).
\n
\n
\n
The lesson: Steeping time & water temperature
\n
Controlling these factors while experimenting with one component is the perfect way to learn how to steep tea to create the flavor that most suits your own taste palette.
\n
While you should experiment with all the factors, we believe that time and temperature are both the most interesting and important factors to demonstrate the versatility of flavor in green tea leaves from Japan.
\n
Controlling for time
\n
The first and easiest experiment is with time (and strictly speaking water amount).
\n\n
Prepare a tea pot, a teaspoon and four cups. Be sure that each of the items have been pre-heated with your hot water.
\n
Take 5 grams of the kabusecha included, and steep it with water at 90C/194F degrees utilizing 200 ml of water.
\n
After 15 seconds, pour out a teaspoon of water into the first cup.
\n
Repeat at 45 seconds, 90 seconds, and pour the rest at 3 minutes.
\n\n
Notes: You will notice that the longer the time, the stronger the tea becomes. In this experiment, both the amount of water decreases and you disturb the tea leaf as well, and these two factors also increase the strength of the tea for a more pronounced result. For a more accurate experiment, you will need to control for this using multiple tea pots.
\n
\n
Controlling for Temperature
\n
In the second experiment, you need a tea pot and again four cups. However, this time, you will need to steep several sets of tea leaves.
\n
\n
\nCup 1: Prepare 5 grams of kabusecha tea leaf, steeping with 200 ml of water for 120 seconds. Use 90C/194F degrees.
\n
\nCup 2: Prepare with the same recipe, using 70C/158F degrees.
\n
\nCup 3: Prepare with the same recipe, using 50C/122F degrees. Save this leaf, because you will steep it again.
\n
Compare the flavors between these three cups. Cup 3 will have the least astringency and the strongest umami / sweet taste. However, the catechins remain in the leaf.
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\nCup 4: Steep the leaves used in Cup 3 a second time for Cup 4 with water that is at 90C/194F degrees. Compare the difference in flavor between Cup 1. Was it the same or different? If you notice a difference, you have a pretty good taste palette. The tea leaf has already been primed so should have actually delivered a strong brew than Cup 1 but without the umami flavors added.
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Comparing types of leaves
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Different types of green tea will also result in different flavors. The teas that come with this set represent two extremes: kabusecha is a tea in which the leaves have been shaded to increase the amount of theanine. Bancha though is a leaf that has been allowed to grow large and in the direct sunlight meaning it both has very little theanine / more catechin, as well as less strength of flavor overall.
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