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Types of ocha(tea)

tea	Unfermented (Green tea) (Ocha) (Japanese tea)	Gyokuro	Gyokuro Gyokuro Karigane(Kukicha,Boucha) Gyokuro Kocha(Konacha)
		Sencha	Sencha Sencha Karigane(Kukicha,Boucha) Sencha Kocha(Konacha) Yanagi,Aoyanagi(Banch?)
		Hojicha	Kyobancha Hojicha Hojicha Karigane(Kukicha,Boucha)
		Tencha	Matcha(Ousu) Matcha capucino
		Genmaicha	Gyokuro Genmaicya Gyokuro Karigane Genmaicha Sencha Genmaicha Sencha Karigane Genmaicha
	Semi-fermented	Oolong-tea
	Fermented	Black-tea

Gyokuro	This is the best kind of green tea. When the buds are about to come out, the tea bushes are shaded and the tender leaves are nutrured. Such great care brings about a rich flavour and a mellow taste in the leaves.
Sencha	Sencha is the most popular green tea in Japan today. Its slight bitterness and fresh flavor are fascinationg.
Karigane(Kukicha)	Karigane is made of the stems of tea. It is mild to the taste and rich in fresh aroma.
Hojicha	Hojicha is roasted tea. It has a distinctive toasted scent and a refreshing taste.
Genmaicha	This is a mixture of tea leaves and roasted Genmaicha(husked rice grains).We can enjoy its smoky aroma and mild taste.

Standard method for making Japanese green tea.
1)Put tea leaves in the teapot.
2)Pour hot water into the teapot over tea leves.
3)Soak awhile, then pour the tea out into teacups.
Please don't leave any drop of tea in a pot.

Type of tea	Savings	Amount of tea	Temp. of hot water	Volume of hot water	Brewing time
Matcha	1	1.5g	80	40ml	30sec.
Gyokuro	3	10g	50 - 60	60ml	120 - 150sec.
Sencha	3	6g - 10g	70 - 90	180 - 450 ml	60 - 120sec.
Kukicha	3	10g	60 - 80	60 - 100 ml	60 - 120sec.
Konacha	3	6g	80	450ml	10sec.

This chard describes the standard method for makeing various type of tea.
But let your taste duds be your guide for making tea the way you like it.
Use a tea strainer when serving mecha or konach .

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