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A Yuzamashi (literally "hot water cooler") is a vessel used in the preparation of Japanese green tea to lower the temperature of boiling water. This is particularly important for delicate tea varieties like Gyokuro, Kabusecha, and Sencha, as excessively hot water can burn the leaves and result in a bitter taste. By cooling the water, the tea is brewed at an optimal temperature, enhancing its sweetness and delicate flavors. | A Yuzamashi (literally "hot water cooler") is a vessel used in the preparation of Japanese green tea to lower the temperature of boiling water. This is particularly important for delicate tea varieties like Gyokuro, Kabusecha, and Sencha, as excessively hot water can burn the leaves and result in a bitter taste. By cooling the water, the tea is brewed at an optimal temperature, enhancing its sweetness and delicate flavors. | ||
The Yuzamashi is usually made from materials such as ceramic or porcelain, and its shape is designed to cool the water quickly while also making it easy to pour. It is a central tool in Japanese tea culture, representing the careful and precise method of tea preparation, where every detail, including the water temperature, plays a crucial role. | The Yuzamashi is usually made from materials such as ceramic or porcelain, and its shape is designed to cool the water quickly while also making it easy to pour. It is a central tool in Japanese tea culture, representing the careful and precise method of tea preparation, where every detail, including the water temperature, plays a crucial role. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:42, 6 September 2024
A Yuzamashi (literally "hot water cooler") is a vessel used in the preparation of Japanese green tea to lower the temperature of boiling water. This is particularly important for delicate tea varieties like Gyokuro, Kabusecha, and Sencha, as excessively hot water can burn the leaves and result in a bitter taste. By cooling the water, the tea is brewed at an optimal temperature, enhancing its sweetness and delicate flavors.
The Yuzamashi is usually made from materials such as ceramic or porcelain, and its shape is designed to cool the water quickly while also making it easy to pour. It is a central tool in Japanese tea culture, representing the careful and precise method of tea preparation, where every detail, including the water temperature, plays a crucial role.
