Brewing Green Tea
Green tea is a delicate beverage, with its taste varying significantly with the brewing method. Our deep-steamed leaves are ideally suited for both hot and cold brews, allowing for a perfect cup every time.
Koridashi 氷出し
Cold brewing our deep-steamed tea leaves extracts their mellow flavors, creating a refreshingly smooth tea with minimal bitterness. Perfect for Koridashi, brewing directly over ice cubes, or using a filter bottle for a crisp, clean taste.
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1. Add Ice
Place 10-12 ice cubes into a teapot, bowl or kyusu.
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2. Add Tea Leaves
Add 5gms of tea leaves over the ice. Allow to steep until the ice has fully melted.
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1. Filter Bottle
Fill a filter bottle with 500ml of water. Add 10gms of tea leaves or use 3 teabags.
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2. Refrigerate
Store the bottle in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours, and add ice cubes.
Cold Brews for the Summer
Savor our instant Japanese tea lattes. Simple, easy-to-make Iced lattes at your home. These refreshing lattes are ideal for summer (watch how they're made) or shop now.
Avoid Boiling Water
To prevent bitterness in your green tea, avoid using boiling water. High temperatures can release catechins that make the tea taste bitter, similar to what happens with over-steeping. Always use water at the right temperature and steep for the suggested duration. Ideally, your teacup should be cool enough to comfortably hold.
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1. Measure the Leaves
Add 3 gms of tea leaves to a teapot or kyusu
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2. Add Warm Water
Pour 150ml of 80°C water to cover the leaves. Avoid boiling water
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3. Brew
Close the lid and let the leaves steep for about 1 minute.
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4. Serve
Pour and serve in teacups. Make sure to get every last drop.
Brewing Times and Temperatures
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Sencha
80°C for 1 minute
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Hojicha
90°C for 1 minute
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Genmaicha
80°C for 1 minute
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Gyokuro
60°C for 2 minutes
Authentic Japanese Matcha
Experience the vibrant taste of Chiran's Matcha, sourced from esteemed Japanese gardens. Rich and velvety, perfect for traditional ceremonies or modern recipes, each sip connects you to the heart of Japan's tea culture.