The "New Tea Mountain Breath" from Shizuoka delivers a powerful umami flavor reminiscent of dashi broth at first sip, yet surprisingly refreshing in the aftertaste. It pairs well with meals, making it perfect to enjoy with summer's quintessential delicacy - grilled eel.
We recommend savoring the rich first infusion before the meal, and enjoying the lighter second and third infusions alongside the eel.
Energize Your Summer! Grilled Eel and "New Tea Mountain Breath"
What You'll Need
・ Tea leaves "New Tea Mountain Breath" 4g
・ Water ... (First infusion) Room temperature 50ml
・ Water ... (Second infusion) 90°C 80ml
・ Water ... (Third infusion) 90°C 80ml
・ Ice cubes ... equivalent to 3 small cubes
Brewing Instructions
1 / First Infusion
Place the ice cubes on top of the tea leaves in the teapot, pour 50ml of room temperature water, and let it steep at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
2 / Second Infusion
Pour 80ml of hot water over the remaining ice in the teapot, let it steep for 30 seconds, then pour into a separate cup from the first infusion.
3 / Third Infusion
Pour 80ml of 90°C water over the tea leaves, let it steep for 20 seconds, then add it to the second infusion cup to complete the brew!
