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Houji-Kukicha (roasted Kukicha) |
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| Description: |
| Houji-Kukicha infuses into earthy-brown liquor. Houji-Kukicha is often served in traditional Japanese restaurant between or after meals to refresh your mouth. |
- Origin: Shizuoka
- Harvest: Between 2009 First and Second Harvests
- Species: Yabukita
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| Tasting Profile: |
| It offers an elegant roasted aroma and Umami taste from the stems. The taste is rather unique and will get your attention with the first sip. |
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| Den's Preferred Brewing: |
Water: 4oz boiled
Leaves: 2 grams or 1 heaping teaspoon
Steep: 30 sec
2nd Cup: Water boiled; Steep 15 sec
For a cup of Iced Tea: Put 50% more tea leaves into a teapot. Steep as directed for hot tea. Once you brew it, put ice into the cup to lock in the aroma. |
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