How to drink Sencha
HOT BREW (for 3 people)
1st Infusion
- Measure 10g (2-3 teaspoons) of sencha tea leaves.
- Add 180ml of water heated to 70°C.
- Steep the tea for 60 seconds.
2nd Infusion
- Reuse the same tea leaves.
- Add 60ml of water heated to 80°C.
- Steep the tea for 40 seconds.
COLD BREW
- Use 15g (8 teaspoons) of sencha tea leaves.
- Pour 1 liter of cold water over the leaves.
- Refrigerate at 5°C and let the tea steep for 8–12 hours.