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Preparing Water for Japanese Tea

To make good tea, you must first start with good water.

IF Using Tap Water

  1. Draw water from a frequently used tap and let it sit for a night. It's best to use a kettle, soup pot, or other steel/anodized aluminum container.
  2. When boiling the water, remove the lid from the kettle and heat over low flame for five minutes. This will also free the water of chalky, moldy, and chemical tastes.
  3. Tap water is usually around PH 7. Japanese green tea tastes best when the water is slightly acidic.
  4. If possible, use water purified by a charcoal filter to make your tea taste even better.

If Using Mineral Water

  1. Japanese green tea is best made with soft water (water with little calcium and magnesium). If you decide to use hard water (that with comparatively more calcium and magnesium), you may notice drastic changes in the flavor of the tea.
  2. Boil mineral water for five minutes-the same way you would boil tap water.


*Beneficial effects of Japanese Tea *How to Prepare Japanese Tea *Preparing Water for Japanese Tea