Gyokuro "062 Gokou" has a roasted aroma reminiscent of burdock and a savory umami like dashi broth.
For the first infusion, brew at a low temperature to enjoy the characteristic flavor of gyokuro. From the second infusion onward, you can savor a clean, gentle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the simple sweetness of red bean paste. Celebrate the start of the New Year with a monaka shaped like the traditional good luck charm from Niigata Prefecture, the "Sankaku Daruma."
Enjoying "062 Gokou" with a Lucky Charm Sweet
What You'll Need
Tea leaves: 062 Gokou ... 4g
Water (1st infusion) ... 65°C, 120ml
Water (2nd infusion) ... 75°C, 90ml
Water (3rd infusion) ... 80°C, 90ml
How to Brew
1. Brew the First Infusion
Warm your teacup with hot water (not included in the measurements). Add the tea leaves to the teapot, pour in 120ml of water at 65°C, let it steep for 2 minutes, then pour into the cup and enjoy the tea on its own first.
2. Brew the Second Infusion
Pour 90ml of water at 75°C into the teapot, let it steep for 10 seconds, then pour into the cup.
3. Brew the Third Infusion
Pour 90ml of water at 80°C into the teapot, let it steep for 10 seconds, then add it to the cup from step 2. Done!
