While there are many ways to relax, spending time in a hot spring offers top-tier healing. Why not enjoy a hot spring in the cold season as a way to treat yourself? After your bath, extend your relaxation with a cup of tea!
After soaking in a hot spring, your body feels warm and cozy. Many people might think of milk or beer as the perfect "post-bath drink". However, green tea is actually a great option too.
For a body that needs both hydration and vitamin C replenishment, try the refreshing iced "016 Musashi Kaori" with its crisp, bark-like aroma. The cooling sensation along with a relaxed mood might help you feel "balanced" through the combination of hot spring and tea. Remember to hydrate before bathing too - don't forget to drink a glass of water before entering the bath.
Cool Down After Your Bath with "016 Musashi Kaori"
The vibrant green tea leaves are refreshing to the eye. When served cold, it has less astringency, making it perfect for gulping down after a hot bath.
Ingredients
・"016 Musashi Kaori" tea leaves: 4g
・For the first infusion: 90ml of water at 70°C
・For the second infusion: 90ml of water at 80°C
Brewing Instructions
1. First Infusion
Add the tea leaves to the teapot, pour in 90ml of 70°C water, and let it steep for 80 seconds.
2. Rapid Cooling of the First Infusion
Pour the first infusion into a glass jug filled with ice cubes.
3. Second Infusion and Mixing
Pour 90ml of 80°C water into the teapot for the second infusion, let it steep for 10 seconds, then add it to the glass jug. Mix well with a stirrer to cool thoroughly, and enjoy!
TEA TALK
"016 Musashi Kaori" is cultivated in Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The tea fields in the misty Tanzawa mountain area benefit from high annual rainfall, creating an ideal climate for tea cultivation. Musashi Kaori, with roots in Sayama tea, offers a robust sweetness and astringency while maintaining a refreshing taste. It's also great after a morning bath.
