Konacha

Japanese green tea
Konacha
TypeGreen

Other namesBud Tea
OriginJapan

Quick descriptionDark green, strongly-flavored, lower-grade tea

Konacha (粉茶, powder tea) is a type of green tea, composed of the dust, tea buds and small leaves that are left behind after processing Gyokuro or Sencha. Konacha is cheaper than Sencha and Matcha and is often served at sushi restaurants as palate-refresher that stands up to fish flavours under the name of agari.[1] It is also marketed as Gyokurokonacha (玉露粉茶).

Konacha has a strong flavor and is therefore good for use in cooking.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Heiss, Mary Lou (2007). The Story of Tea- A Cultural History and Drinking Guide. Ten Speed Press. p. 179. ISBN 9781580087452.
  2. ^ Tokunaga, Mutsuko. New Tastes in Green Tea: A Novel Flavor for Familiar Drinks, Dishes, and Desserts.
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