Tea

I love traditional tea, it is great for just being in the moment and in your thoughts – All aboard the tea hype train!

Chinese

Tie Guan Yin (Oolong)

Can be young and green or roasted and dark

• Tie Guan Yin: 1-2 tsp
• Water: 150 mL
• Temperature: 75 - 80 deg C
• Steep Time: 10 s
  • Increase by 1 - 3s for each subsequent steep

Jasmine (Green tea)

• Tie Guan Yin: 1 tsp
• Water: 150 mL
• Temperature: 75 - 80 deg C
• Steep Time: 15 s
  • Increase by 1 - 3s for each subsequent steep

Japanese

Sencha

• Sencha: 1 tsp
• Water: 150 mL
• Temperature: 75 - 80 deg C
• Steep Time: 45 - 60s
  • 30 - 40 s for subsequent steeps
• Use strainer if necessary

Gyokuro

• Gyokuro: 1 tsp
• Water: 80 - 100 mL
• Temperature: 60 - 75 deg C
• Steep Time: 45 - 60s
  • 30 - 40 s for subsequent steeps
• Use strainer if necessary

Matcha

• Match: 0.5 - 1 tsp
• Water: 100 - 150 mL
• Temperature: 75 - 80 deg C
• Whisk in a matcha bowl with Chasen 30 - 60 s
  • TIP: Add a 1 tsp of water first and mix matcha to prevent clumps

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