Japanese Tea

Brewing Tips : Taste of tea that changes in temperature

Even if the tea leaves are the same, you can enjoy various flavors depending on how you brew them. The important point is the temperature of the hot water. The temperature of the tea leaves, which is the decisive factor for the taste, is different from that of the tea leaves. The taste component (tainin) easily dissolves even at low temperatures, and the astringent component (catechin) and bitter component (caffeine) are extracted at 80 degrees or higher. In other words, when brewed at a high temperature, it becomes a tea with a strong astringency and bitterness, and when brewed at a low temperature, it becomes a tea with a strong umami. Let's work on the brewing method according to mood. The way to enjoy tea is greatly expanded.