"052 Saeakari" offers a comforting taste with its grainy aroma and pleasant sweetness. A perfect pairing for this tea is the Cuban sandwich, featured in the iconic food film "Chef".
To make it, generously fill bread with roasted pork and cheddar cheese, then grill the surface with butter until golden brown. The aroma of "052 Saeakari" refreshes the palate between bites of melting cheese and savory butter, enhancing the flavor with each mouthful.
Recipe: Pairing the Iconic Cheese Dish with "052 Saeakari"
"052 Saeakari" is produced using the "kamairi" method, where tea leaves are pan-fired instead of steamed as in regular sencha. This process creates a distinctive roasted aroma called "kamakou".
When fired at the right temperature, it also brings out a rich sweetness from the tea leaves.
Ingredients
"052 Saeakari" tea leaves: 4g
Hot water (90°C): 120ml
Brewing Instructions
[1] First Infusion
Add the tea leaves to the teapot, pour in 120ml of 90°C water, and let it steep for 2 minutes.
[2] Rapid Cooling
Pour the tea over plenty of ice in a glass (or server) to cool it rapidly. Your tea is now ready!
The aroma reminiscent of Chinese tea and a robust sweetness create a full-bodied flavor with a refreshing finish when served as an iced tea. Don't forget to admire the beauty of the unfurled tea leaves.
