"Josh Efaw" > wrote in message
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> I recently purchased some teas from Upton and decided to try some of
> their Japanese greens. I have very limited experience with Japanese
> greens, never brewed it myself, and was wondering what is the normal
> leaf size of them? I've always been happy with Upton's teas, but the
> Sencha and Gyokuro seriously look like what would come from a tea bag;
> fannings with a few larger leaves. I'm not sure if this is normal, but
> I can definitely say I can't recreate the taste of any Sencha I've
> drank before. It may just be the way I'm steeping, but I'm using water
> around 150F and 2 minute steep. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Is that what Upton recommends? All of the products I've received from them
have infusion guides and I suggest that you stick to the temp and play with
the time. For example, my new sample of Japanese Cherry Bancha says 180F for
2-3/4 to 3 minutes but I had to drop it down to 1-1/2 min. to eliminate an
unpleasant over/undertone.


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