How we make a cup of tea with Houji-cha

1  What to prepare:

• 5g - 7g (0.2 - 0.3 oz) of Houji-cha tea leaves
• A cup or a mug and a teapot
• 160ml (5.5oz) of boiling water (preferably filtered water)

 

2  How to steep Houji-cha:

• Put tea leaves into the pot.
• Pour boiling water into the pot.
• Wait for about 30 seconds and pour the infused water into a cup in 2 to 3 portions - this back and forth motion helps tea leaves mix well with hot water in the pot.
• First, enjoy the scent rising from the tea water, then the refreshing taste of the roasted green tea.  

 

3  Instead of hot water, you may brew Houji-cha with hot milk and sugar.  It's a roasted green tea latte.  

 

4  How to keep tea leaves fresh: 

Unless your package is airtight, we recommend you store teas in a tea can.  This is to prevent oxidation and maintain its scent.