Your brewing instruction suggests 120 seconds steeping for Tencha-Kuki Houjicha while other Houjicha is for 30 seconds. Isn't that too long?

Tencha-Kuki Houjicha is a hard twig tea. Since it is not rolled or kneaded, fibers are not broken down as they are in other regular leaf teas. Thus it takes longer for the water to extract its unique flavor and aroma.

Note that we suggest a 30 second steep time for the second brewing. More.

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