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Steeping sencha
by bambooforest » Nov 2nd, '06, 19:28
I see at the beginning of this thread it was asked how one prepares sencha.
For me, I use 3 grams per 5 ounces and the first steep I steep for 2 minutes at 165F.
2nd steep 30 seconds at 10 degrees hotter (175F)
3rd steep 30-40 seconds at around 175F again.
Some sencha I find only steeps twice witih these parameters, and a few go for a third round.
This is my general approach to sencha.
For me, I use 3 grams per 5 ounces and the first steep I steep for 2 minutes at 165F.
2nd steep 30 seconds at 10 degrees hotter (175F)
3rd steep 30-40 seconds at around 175F again.
Some sencha I find only steeps twice witih these parameters, and a few go for a third round.
This is my general approach to sencha.
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by klemptor » Nov 3rd, '06, 16:14
Teatime - just a thought - when you decide you're ready, a good transition green tea would be gunpowder or hojicha - they're darker, more bold green teas that might be easier for you than something like dragonwell.
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