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Brewing Japanese green tea is as much about attention as it is about tradition.
At Kohki-en, we recommend a quiet, simple approach that brings out the unique character of each tea. While the basic steps remain the same, each tea responds best to a slightly different temperature and steeping time.
Here is how to brew your tea at its best.
Brewing Japanese green tea is as much about attention as it is about tradition.
At Kohki-en, we recommend a quiet, simple approach that brings out the unique character of each tea. While the basic steps remain the same, each tea responds best to a slightly different temperature and steeping time.
Here is how to brew your tea at its best.
Add 0.28 oz (8 g) of tea leaves into a Japanese teapot.
Add 0.28 oz (8 g) of tea leaves into a Japanese teapot.
Japanese Green Tea This tea reveals its umami best when brewed gently. Use water at 70–80°C (158–176°F), and let it steep for about 1 minute. The lower temperature allows sweetness to emerge while avoiding bitterness. Japanese Roasted Rice Green Tea Roasted rice aromas bloom best at higher temperatures. Brew with 90°C (194°F) water and steep for about 40 seconds. The slightly higher temperature helps release the roasted rice aroma without over-extracting. Japanese Roasted Green Tea Light and fragrant, this tea loves heat. Use boiling water—100°C (212°F)—and steep for just 30 seconds. The short brew time ensures a smooth taste and aromatic clarity.
Japanese Green Tea This tea reveals its umami best when brewed gently. Use water at 70–80°C (158–176°F), and let it steep for about 1 minute. The lower temperature allows sweetness to emerge while avoiding bitterness. Japanese Roasted Rice Green Tea Roasted rice aromas bloom best at higher temperatures. Brew with 90°C (194°F) water and steep for about 40 seconds. The slightly higher temperature helps release the roasted rice aroma without over-extracting. Japanese Roasted Green Tea Light and fragrant, this tea loves heat. Use boiling water—100°C (212°F)—and steep for just 30 seconds. The short brew time ensures a smooth taste and aromatic clarity.
Pour gently into your teacup. Enjoy your tea!
Pour gently into your teacup. Enjoy your tea!
Place 10–15g (0.35–0.53 oz) of tea leaves into a tea filter bag.
Place 10–15g (0.35–0.53 oz) of tea leaves into a tea filter bag.
Put the tea bag into a brewing pot—such as a tall, clear pitcher with a lid—and slowly pour in fresh, cold water. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours or more.
Put the tea bag into a brewing pot—such as a tall, clear pitcher with a lid—and slowly pour in fresh, cold water. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours or more.
Pour into a teacup. Enjoy your tea!
Pour into a teacup. Enjoy your tea!
To preserve its flavor and fragrance, store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.