Ichiran Tea Recipe
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Ichiran tea is a light Japanese green tea inspired by the soothing beverages served with ramen. It is smooth, refreshing, and easy to prepare with only a few ingredients.
- Prep time
- 2 minutes
- Cook time
- 3 minutes
- Total time
- 5 minutes
- Yield
- 2 cups
Ingredients
2 teaspoons Japanese green tea leaves 2 cups hot water about 80°C or 175°F Optional ginger slice Optional honey Optional lemon sliceInstructions
- Heat Water: Bring water to a boil and allow it to cool for about one to two minutes.
- Add Tea Leaves: Place green tea leaves into a teapot or infuser.
- Pour Water: Slowly pour the hot water over the tea leaves.
- Steep: Allow the tea to steep for two to three minutes.
- Strain: Strain the tea into cups.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or chill for iced tea.
Notes
Use high quality Japanese sencha for best flavor. Avoid boiling water directly on green tea leaves. Tea leaves may be brewed two to three times.Nutrition
- Calories
- 2
- Fat
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sugar
- 0g
- Sodium
- 0mg
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Fiber
- 0g