The well-balanced "060 Yabukita Niyodogawa" tea is perfect for a cocktail-style combination with fruits. The sweet and sour pineapple, the gentle aroma of basil, the spicy kick of black pepper, and the green notes of the tea come together to create a refreshing drink that will dispel even the most oppressive summer heat.
Refreshing Fruit Tea with "060 Yabukita Niyodogawa"
Ingredients
・ "060 Yabukita Niyodogawa" tea leaves: 4g
・ Hot water (1st infusion): 80°C, 70ml
・ Hot water (2nd infusion): 90°C, 80ml
・ Ice cubes A: 50g
・ Sugar: 50g
・ Carbonated water: 60ml
・ Black pepper: to taste
A
・ Ice cubes A: as needed
・ Sweet basil: as needed
・ Syrup made in step 1
・ Pineapple: 60g
Preparation
1. First Infusion
Add tea leaves to the teapot, pour in 70ml of 80°C water, and steep for 1 minute and 20 seconds. Then, pour into a server containing 50g of sugar and let it cool.
2. Second Infusion
Pour 80ml of 90°C water into the teapot, steep for 30 seconds, then pour over ice cubes A in a server and stir.
3. Serving
Divide mixture A and the tea from step 2 between two glasses. Add carbonated water, sprinkle with black pepper, and enjoy!
