A bowl of shirasu (whitebait) rice topped with nori seaweed and green onions, accentuated by a subtle saltiness.
This dish, with its ocean aroma, pairs perfectly with “066 Asanoka,” a tea that offers a pleasant astringency and bitterness. To bring out its rich, savory flavor, we recommend using less water and brewing at a lower temperature. For your second and third cups, combine the second and third infusions for a refreshing taste experience.
Enjoy “066 Asanoka” - a Deeply Flavorful Tea - with Your Shirasu Bowl
What You’ll Need
Tea leaves: “066 Asanoka” … 4g
Hot water (1st infusion): 60°C, 80ml
Hot water (2nd infusion): 70°C, 90ml
Hot 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 your teapot, pour in 80ml of water at 60°C, and let it steep for 1 minute. Pour into your cup and enjoy the deep, savory flavor.
2 / Brew the Second Infusion
Pour 90ml of water at 70°C into the teapot, let it steep for 10 seconds, then pour into your used cup or a new one.
3 / Brew the Third Infusion
Pour 90ml of water at 80°C into the teapot, let it steep for 20 seconds, then add it to the second infusion. Enjoy!
