Sencha
Recommended Preparation
Use 1 level tsp. per 6 oz. cup; heat fresh, cold water until steam rises (180° F); let steep for 1-2 min.
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What we call a "tea ceremony" is a Japanese ritual defined by the word chanoyu, which literally means "hot tea water." A truly spiritual expression of the "way of tea," traditional chanoyu takes place in an "empty house" or "tea room" that one reaches via a path of flat, irregular stones (roji). The tea master, kneeling on a tatami about nine square yards, wipes the tea bowl (chawan) with a silken fabric (fukusa) attached to the belt of his kimono. Read more about The Art of Chanoyu - Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Green tea is the predominant tea beverage consumed throughout Japan today. There are many kinds available. Early season sencha, the new season tea or shin cha, are generally regarded as the best of each year’s crop, and different regions compete on quality and seasonal availability. There are also those special occasion teas such as gyokuro, (a rarity and extravagantly priced); houjicha - a roasted tea and very much an evening drink; and the famous ceremony beverage, a powdered tea called maccha. Read more on Japanese Green Teas.
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