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Yuzu & Ginger Warming Tea

Name: Yuzu & Ginger Warming Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 15 ml yuzu juice; 10 g fresh ginger, finely grated; 15 ml honey; 250 ml hot water

A soul-soothing blend of zesty yuzu, spicy ginger, and sweet honey creates this comforting Japanese tea.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

10 min

Servings

In the heart of a serene Japanese garden, the air crisp and the leaves rustling softly, you are about to embrace the comforting ritual of tea preparation. The Yuzu & Ginger Warming Tea is a symphony of freshness, spice, and sweetness, a harmonious blend that is as rejuvenating as the first breath of spring. Imagine the scent of zesty yuzu dancing through the air, mingling with the bold, earthy whispers of freshly grated ginger. A drizzle of honey adds a poetic sweetness, reminiscent of the delicate petals of sakura clinging to dew-kissed branches.

As you pour hot water over this thoughtful combination, the ingredients unite, releasing their essence and warmth into a cup that promises to soothe your body and awaken your senses. This recipe, a simple yet profound statement of minimalism and purity, follows the principles that guide your life as a chef and a tea ceremony instructor. As each sip of this liquid gold graces your palate, take a moment to appreciate the simple, unadorned beauty of nature’s gifts.

Ingredients

15 ml yuzu juice
10 g fresh ginger, finely grated
15 ml honey
250 ml hot water

Instructions

1
Gather all the ingredients on your kitchen counter.
2
In a cup, mix together the yuzu juice and finely grated ginger.
3
Pour hot water into the cup, just off the boil, to allow the flavors to infuse gently.
4
Stir in the honey until it dissolves completely, adjusting the quantity according to your preference for sweetness.
5
Allow the tea to steep for 3-4 minutes.
6
Strain the tea to remove the ginger pieces, if desired, or leave them in for a stronger flavor.
7
Serve the tea in a pre-warmed cup, embracing the warmth with both hands.

Chef's Tip

For an authentic touch, use a traditional Japanese yunomi tea cup and take a moment to enjoy the tea with a small Japanese sweet or biscuit on the side.

Fun Fact

Yuzu is a prized Japanese citrus fruit, often used for its aromatic rind and juice. It is celebrated in the winter during the Yuzu Bath, believed to ward off colds and improve skin health.

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