In the past , only the elite can enjoy a cup of ocha . In the land of sakura , or Japanese tea sipping ocha is not just to eliminate hunger .
Ocha is a drink with a strong cultural influence . About 800 years ago , Japanese tea seeds were brought Zen Buddhist priest named Eisai to Japan .
When it is , the extent ocha used for treatment , not as a daily beverage .
Tea expert Rachael Somantri said , ocha is a beverage that has a huge influence in Japanese culture . " Ocha was drunk in any occasion , day and night , " he said .
Ocha drinking culture formed in the 15th century . At that time , ocha also can not be enjoyed for all parties . Drinker limited Japanese elite , like the samurai , the royal family , and merchants . In fact , there is a set of cups for drinking ocha should only be used by the samurai and the royal family .
Ocha upheld must be presented correctly . " This is the forerunner of the tea ceremony , " said Rachael.
In the tea ceremony , there are various rules that must be controlled by a renderer . Guests who come to the tea ceremony is usually not the person recklessly .
When entering the room the ceremony , everyone must bow . This regulation is no exception to the king and queen . There is a short cross placed near the entrance .
Keep a certain sense of movement bent . " For the samurai , meaning bent stripped atrocities they carry when at war , " said Rachael.
Ocha different from green tea although still quite large family of tea . It was tasty , but not leaving the concentrated flavor in the mouth .
At first glance, sip ocha feels like being chewed Monosodium glutamate ( MSG ) . Ocha with premium quality , light Ratna , it will feel like a soup or broth soup .
Ocha tea leaves are long and thin . The color is somewhat lustrous , green as emeralds . The water temperature for brewing ocha should not be more than 50 degrees Celsius .
" The tea leaves will break if the temperature is too hot , " said Rachael. It may make sense ocha changed .
Ocha best made with leaf tea massage method . This massage is done by hand for six hours . Massaged over the tea leaves jotan , a special table covered with a thick Japanese paper .
Under the thick paper , there is a surface coal makes jotan be rather hot . The purpose of massage is to provide color , luster , flavor , and aroma of ocha .
Ocha is a drink with a strong cultural influence . About 800 years ago , Japanese tea seeds were brought Zen Buddhist priest named Eisai to Japan .
When it is , the extent ocha used for treatment , not as a daily beverage .
Tea expert Rachael Somantri said , ocha is a beverage that has a huge influence in Japanese culture . " Ocha was drunk in any occasion , day and night , " he said .
Ocha drinking culture formed in the 15th century . At that time , ocha also can not be enjoyed for all parties . Drinker limited Japanese elite , like the samurai , the royal family , and merchants . In fact , there is a set of cups for drinking ocha should only be used by the samurai and the royal family .
Ocha upheld must be presented correctly . " This is the forerunner of the tea ceremony , " said Rachael.
In the tea ceremony , there are various rules that must be controlled by a renderer . Guests who come to the tea ceremony is usually not the person recklessly .
When entering the room the ceremony , everyone must bow . This regulation is no exception to the king and queen . There is a short cross placed near the entrance .
Keep a certain sense of movement bent . " For the samurai , meaning bent stripped atrocities they carry when at war , " said Rachael.
Ocha different from green tea although still quite large family of tea . It was tasty , but not leaving the concentrated flavor in the mouth .
At first glance, sip ocha feels like being chewed Monosodium glutamate ( MSG ) . Ocha with premium quality , light Ratna , it will feel like a soup or broth soup .
Ocha tea leaves are long and thin . The color is somewhat lustrous , green as emeralds . The water temperature for brewing ocha should not be more than 50 degrees Celsius .
" The tea leaves will break if the temperature is too hot , " said Rachael. It may make sense ocha changed .
Ocha best made with leaf tea massage method . This massage is done by hand for six hours . Massaged over the tea leaves jotan , a special table covered with a thick Japanese paper .
Under the thick paper , there is a surface coal makes jotan be rather hot . The purpose of massage is to provide color , luster , flavor , and aroma of ocha .
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