How to Prepare Japanese Green Tea
There are many types of Japanese green tea, and each must be carefully prepared for the best possible experience. Learn how hot your filtered water should be, and how to avoid over-steeping your tea leaves. Our Japanese green tea steeping guide will help you make the perfect cup of tea every single time.
Hojicha
Water Temperature: 80°C / 175°F
Steep Time: 30-60 seconds
Genmaicha
Water Temperature: 90°C / 195°F
Steep Time: 90-120 seconds
Bancha
Water Temperature: 90°C / 195°F
Steep Time: 30-60 seconds
Kukicha
Water Temperature: 80°C / 175°F
Steep Time: 30-60 seconds
Sencha
Water Temperature: 80°C / 175°F
Steep Time: 1-2 minutes
Konacha
Water Temperature: 80°C / 175°F
Steep Time: 30-60 seconds
Matcha / Hojicha Powder
Water Temperature: 80°C / 175°F
Steep Time: Whisk
Gyokuro
Water Temperature: 50°C / 140°F
Steep Time: 2-3 minutes
Tencha
Water Temperature: 60°C / 120°F
Steep Time: 90-120 seconds
Kabusecha
Water Temperature: 60°C / 120°F
Steep Time: 90-120 seconds
Tamaryokucha
Water Temperature: 80°C / 175°F
Steep Time: 60-90 seconds
Shincha
Water Temperature: 80°C / 175°F
Steep Time: 30-120 seconds