We'll introduce you to brewing methods that bring out the characteristics of the tea leaves, along with food pairings to enjoy. The steps are the same as the basic brewing method, but you can adjust the temperature and steeping time to your liking.
The Flavor of "001 Harumoegi"
There are days in summer when you don't want to boil water... For this recipe, we don't boil water for the first infusion. Place a single ice cube on top of the tea leaves in the teapot, then add room temperature water. After 6 minutes, pour it into a rock glass filled with ice. Once you've cooled down with the first infusion of cold tea, prepare hot water for the second infusion and pour it directly into the teapot. Don't worry if there's still ice left. The lower temperature brings out the sweetness of Harumoegi.
"001 Harumoegi" Pairing: "Deep-Fried Corn"
On a humid night, try extracting the sweetness and aroma of "001 Harumoegi" quickly and pair it with deep-fried corn in a rock glass. You can enjoy the harmony of sweet, grain-like aromas. Top it with aonori (green laver) or butter and take a bite - the delightful aroma that fills your mouth is irresistible.
"001 Harumoegi" Recipe
Tea leaves used: 4g
First Infusion
• Temperature: Room temperature water + ice cube
• Water amount: 30ml
• Steeping time: 6 minutes
Second Infusion
• Temperature: 70°C
• Water amount: 120ml
• Steeping time: 20 seconds
