This episode Denny and James bring a true rarity, a Japanese green tea. This tea is the Issaku, a Fukamushi Sencha, and has a lot of fresh, grassy tones.
Japanese Green Tea IN Issaku [Episode 222]
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6 responses to “Japanese Green Tea IN Issaku [Episode 222]”
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Hi guys,
Thanks for bringing on a Japanese tea! I really don’t tire of your pu episodes and could watch them every time but as a daily sencha drinker I appreciated this one.
By the way, I was surprised with the 30 second first steep. I always find 45-1 min depending on steaming level to be best but then that’s just me. You guys seemed to enjoy the first steep so I guess that’s the important thing.
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Thanks Nick. As I’m sure everyone can tell, it’s an abnormal brew for us but also a pretty enjoyable one. You’re right about the first steep and are probably rightfully surprised. It was considerably lighter than the other brews, so it probably could’ve used the extra time.
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I’m a big shincha/sencha fan; in fact, it’s the only green tea I drink. Den’s tea has some incredible early-season senchas that hit you with the full blast of springtime.
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Thanks Doug! Yes, I have fond memories of drinking through Den’s catalog about four years ago. Really refreshing during this time of year. Cheers sir!
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This is a nice change. I’m also a Japanese green tea fan – it’s how I started my “tea weirdo” journey.
For what it’s worth, I don’t think the thermometer is necessary at all, especially for the more forgiving deep steamed senchas. Just feel the bowl, and if you can hold it for a few seconds without it being too hot, it’s ready to pour over the tea leaves.
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Hi Theo,
Thanks for following and glad you liked the change of pace!
You’re definitely right on and that’s a good tip. I mainly used the thermometer because I’m really not used to knowing temperature by touch and am pretty out of touch with brewing J Green Teas. I strongly suspect, if I brewed the teas more often I’d do it exactly as you said.Cheers!
-James
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