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    Acala Tea Co.

    "Three Kingdoms" Korean Green Tea

    "Three Kingdoms" Korean Green Tea

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    By special request, we are now carrying Korean green tea.  The flavor of Korean green tea differs from Japanese green tea.  Korean green tea has a stronger umami flavor than Japanese sencha, which has a more vegetal taste. 

    Three Kingdoms is processed by twisting, drying, and lightly roasting the tea leaves.    

    Tea Specifics

    Green Tea Leaves

    Process: Twisted, dried and lightly roasted

    Cultivar: Camellia sinesis

    Origin: Jeju Island, South Korea

    Green tea contains about 30-50mg of caffeine per 8oz cup. Higher temperatures and longer steeping times both increase the amount of caffeine released into the liquor.

    Tasting Notes

    Umami, toasted chestnut, light grassiness

    Brewing Recommendations

    Serving Size: 3-5g per 100ml of purified water.

    Ideal Brewing Vessel: Porcelain tea pot or gaiwan; or high-fired, low profile thin clay teapot.

    Steeping: Boil water to 175F/79C and then wait for the water to stop bubbling before pouring the water down the inside of the brewing vessel, not directly on the leaves. Brew for 60 seconds, then replace the lid and pour the liquor into a gong dao bei (fairness pitcher) before apportioning into tea cups.  Brew a second time for only 30 seconds because the leaves are now fully open. Brew a third time for 2+ minutes at a lower water temperature (~160F/71C).

    Cold Brew: 5g (3 generous pinches) per 450ml of cold water. Refrigerate overnight.

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