Enjoy the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom season with our limited-edition Sakura Wakoucha, a Japanese black tea with the delicate aroma of sakura leaves and petals. This tea combines the warm, honeyed notes of Wakoucha with the soft, floral fragrance of cherry blossoms. From its vibrant color to its layered flavor, Sakura Wakoucha offers a luxurious, seasonal experience ideal for those who cherish the elegance of nature’s fleeting moments.
Ingredients: Black Tea, Preserved Cherry Blossom Leaves (Cherry Blossom Leaves, Sugar), Cherry Blossom Petals
Origin: Japan
HOT BREW PREPARATION
Water Temperature: 195 to 205 degrees
Water Quality: Best with Spring Water
Amount of Leaf (per 6 fl oz water): 2-tsp.(3 grams)
Steep Time: 1-2 minutes
Number of Infusions: 1
COLD BREW PREPARATION
Water Temperature: Ice water
Water Quality: Best with Spring Water
Amount of Leaf (per 6 fl oz water): 2-tsp.(3 grams)
Steep Time: 10-15 minutes
Number of Infusions: 2
When measuring it is best to weigh your tea. (I use a small pocket scale. We have a few or you can get good inexpensive scales at Old Will Knotts) Measuring volume with a teaspoon or tablespoon is not accurate because whole leaf teas take up much more space than broken, graded teas.
We highly recommend brewing your tea in a teapot or mug with a removable infuser so that you can remove the leaves at the end of the steeping time. Whole leaf teas of this quality need room to unfurl and expand in the water in order to perform their "magic." However, leaving the tea leaves in the water will result in an over-infused, bitter tea. If you want a stronger cup of tea increase the amount of leaf rather than the steeping time. If you don't have a removable infuser, you can brew the loose leaves directly in the pot. At the end of the steeping time, pour all of the tea into a warm serving pitcher or pot.
