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How to properly brew Japanese green tea?

In principle, the steeping procedure is always the same, but the amount of tea, water temperature, steeping time, etc. can be different for each individual type of tea. There is no manual that teaches us one ideal way to make the perfect cup of tea. Although certain types of tea should be prepared in specific ways, it is most important to use a correct water temperature and adjust the steeping time to your personal taste preferences. Brewing parameters can also change with respect to differences in the content of mineral substances in the water.

How to make Hong Kong style Milk Tea?

Hong Kong milk tea is second to none. If you are a tea lover, this is one thing you must experience in your life. It has a creamy texture with a sweet and rich flavor and is great both hot and iced. It probably goes without saying that you will enjoy Gang Shi Nai Cha 港式奶茶 most in Hong Kong, not only because of the authentic environment, but also because of the local original recipes, which are often strictly guarded. Authentic Hong Kong milk tea has its own viscosity, texture, taste and aroma as well as color. After a certain time spent in Hong Kong, it will become indispensable and irreplaceable for you.

Tsuyucha つゆ茶 or how to fully enjoy Asahina Gyokuro

Tsuyucha つゆ茶 is a way of drinking Asahina Gyokuro that allows you to fully enjoy it. The name is a combination of the words "Tsuyu" (dew) and "to you" and is currently a registered trademark of the Fujieda City Tea Promotion Council. Using special tea utensils and lukewarm water, this method of drinking gyokuro, which is known as a high-quality tea, brings out the sweetness and umami of the tea to the fullest. Drinking the first brew at a low temperature allows you to enjoy the characteristics of gyokuro to the fullest. Also, by changing the amount of water, temperature, and brewing time, you can enjoy different flavors with the same leaves.

How to prepare delicious Chai Masala at home?

We will tell you how to prepare the Indian Chai Masala spiced milk tea so that it is as delicious as possible. We will be using the Chai Masala tea blend from Good Tea, which is based on orthodox black Assam supplemented with a traditional Indian Masala spice blend. Among other things we will need is a full-fat milk and a sweetened condensed milk for a creamy texture and a pleasantly sweet taste. The preparation takes 20-30 minutes and anyone who has stood at the stove at least once can handle it. The Chai Masala drink is especially popular during the cold months of the year, but it is equally delicious during the hot summer with ice.