Brew Guide - Sencha "Tsuyuhikari" 2023 - winter Sencha

Green Sencha Tsuyuhikari is best brewed in a preheated small teapot (or kyusu). Use 1 tsp. tea per cup and pour the water over when it has cooled slightly (70 degrees). Let the tea steep for 1 minute the 1st time. Pour off all the water into another jug to mix the tea, and from there into small cups. The tea leaves can be reused 2-3 times. On the 2nd brew, the tea only steeps for 1 second, as the leaves are already wet.

The leaves can be used 2 – 3 times.

Tips
If you only brew one cup / glass at a time, you can use a cup where the leaves can float freely and thereby give off the fine aroma. When using kopsi, you can also brew on the leaves again.

By small jug is possibly meant Japanese Tokoname teapot with internal strainer. The advantage of the small jug is that you brew 1-2 cups at a time, after which you add more tempered water when you are ready for the next cup. In this way, you utilize the potential of the leaves by brewing several times, and you get the experience of a fresh cup of tea.

Store dry and cool.