ISSO TEA SCHOOL vol.3 Cold brewed green tea recipe
The rainy season in Japan has finally ended, and the peak of summer is upon us. In this sweltering heat, there's nothing quite like quenching your thirst with a chilled tea to refresh your body. In ISSO TEA SCHOOL vol.3, we would like to introduce a "Cold Brew Green Tea Recipe" that is perfect for these hot days.
What is cold-brew green tea?
Cold brew green tea is made by placing tea leaves in a bottle filled with plenty of water. Even with the same tea leaves, the taste, aroma, and extracted components can vary depending on the temperature of the water used.
Features of Cold Brew Green Tea
1. Mild Sweetness and Umami, with Relaxing Effects
Cold brewing extracts a higher amount of theanine, the umami component, resulting in a tea with a mild sweetness and rich umami flavor. Theanine also has stress-relieving and relaxing effects.
2. Reduced Bitterness, Astringency, and Caffeine
Cold brewing minimizes the extraction of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and caffeine, which are responsible for bitterness and astringency. This makes it a great option for those concerned about caffeine intake.
3. Potential Immune Boost
Epigallocatechin (EGC), which is gently extracted even at low temperatures, can activate macrophages, a type of white blood cell in the immune system, potentially boosting immunity.
Cold Brew Green Tea Recipe
Making cold brew green tea is simple.
For Loose Leaf Tea
Ingredients:
- Water (soft water) : approximately 500ml
- ISSO TEA loose leaf tea: approximately 5g
- Bottle
- (Tea strainer)
For Teabags
Ingredients:
- Water (soft water) : approximately 350ml
- ISSO TEA tea bag: 1 bag
- Bottle
1. Fill a bottle with the appropriate amount of cold water and add the loose leaf tea or a tea bag with the tag removed.
At ISSO TEA, we also share delicious cold tea recipes for each flavor on our website. For teas like lemongrass green tea and genmaicha, we provide instructions for making fragrant cold teas brewed with hot water, but you can also enjoy a refreshing taste with cold brew. Please try both methods!
Of course, you can adjust the amount of tea leaves and water to your preference.
Enjoy the hot summer while taking care of your body and mind with cold brew green tea!
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