To complement the slightly bitter taste of mountain vegetable tempura like butterbur sprouts and angelica tree shoots, we've paired it with "045 Okumidori Kirishima", a tea with a vibrant aroma that evokes the season.
The combination of crispy, freshly fried tempura seasoned with salt and the tea, brewed at a low temperature then rapidly cooled to bring out its umami and sweetness, creates an elegant yet irresistibly delicious pairing.
Pairing "045 Okumidori Kirishima" with the Subtle Bitterness of Wild Mountain Vegetables
What You'll Need
・ Tea leaves "045 Okumidori Kirishima"... 4g
・ Water... (First infusion) 60°C 100ml
・ Water... (Second infusion) 70°C 90ml
・ Ice cubes... 70g
Brewing Instructions
1. First Infusion
Place the tea leaves in the teapot, pour in 100ml of 60°C water, steep for 1 minute and 30 seconds, then pour into a server filled with ice cubes.
2. Second Infusion
Pour 90ml of 70°C water into the teapot, steep for 10 seconds, then add to the server. Stir well to chill thoroughly.
3. Third Infusion
Pour the contents of step 2 into your cup, and enjoy!
