The same drink can taste different depending on the glass. So, what happens when we drink Japanese tea from a wine glass? We'll introduce you to the enjoyment and recipe of using a wine glass that highlights subtle changes. The glass we'll use is a white wine glass with a narrow rim and a full body. Using this glass brings out the tea's rich aroma and allows you to enjoy its refreshing acidity. We've selected "046 Okuyutaka Kirishima" sencha. It has a masculine yet light and elegant aroma, with a pleasant lingering umami. This simple recipe allows you to enjoy a different atmosphere and aroma when drunk from a white wine glass.
"046 Okuyutaka Kirishima" Recipe for White Wine Glass
The potential aroma of Okuyutaka Kirishima is brought out by using a white wine glass with a narrow rim and full body, highlighting the rich aroma inherent to this variety. Also, different parts of the tongue perceive different tastes, with the first taste being the strongest. The change in flavor due to the glass shape is because of how the liquid enters the mouth. The classic white wine glass shape doesn't overemphasize sweetness and hits the central part of the tongue that perceives acidity, allowing for a refreshing enjoyment of the drink.
Ingredients
Tea leaves: "046 Okuyutaka Kirishima" 4g Hot water: 90ml (70°C) White wine glass Crushed ice: 2 pieces Teapot Beaker (or glass)
Brewing Method
[1] Extract the sencha and rapidly cool with ice
First, put 1-2 ice cubes in the beaker. Put the tea leaves in the teapot, pour 90ml of 70°C water, and wait for 70 seconds. Close the teapot lid and transfer the tea to the beaker.
[2] Pour into the white wine glass
Hold the beaker containing the tea in one hand and swirl it horizontally in a circular motion to cool the tea. Once it's cold, remove the ice and pour the tea into the white wine glass.
[3] Swirl the glass
Hold the stem of the wine glass and gently swirl it to volatilize the tea's aromatic components. The key is to swirl so that the tea touches the glass walls.
Enticed by Sweet Aromas: A Gentle Pairing of "046 Okuyutaka Kirishima" and Chestnut Confectionery
Using a white wine glass enhances the sweet, chestnut-like aroma of Okuyutaka Kirishima. We recommend tilting the glass to enjoy the aroma. We've prepared a chestnut confectionery, Kuri Sanbon, with a similar aroma to pair with this tea. The aroma drawn out by the glass and the gentle flavor of the confectionery are of the same family, making it appealing even to children. Confectionery introduced: Ena Kawakami-ya's "Kuri Sanbon" 12 pieces 324 yen (tax included). Available year-round in stores. (Not available in online shops.)
