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Tea guessing game (Chakakufu)
Have you ever heard of the term "sake tasting"? It is the act of tasting sake and judging its quality and type. Chakabuki is similar to it, it is the act of tasting tea.
Things to prepare
- 5 types of tea leaves
- Tray (5 sheets)
- Cans (5 pieces)
- Kyusu (2 pieces)
- Teacups (2 x number of participants)
- Pot of boiling water (6L)
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ready5TypesShowing the tea leaves from the tray.
5TypesOne ofTypesPut the tea leaves and boiled water into the kettle and boil for 1 minute and 30 seconds.Leachinglet me,evenlyPour tea into the pot.
TeaParticipantI will hand it over to you.
Repeat steps ② and ③ five times using five different types of tea. (The same tea will not come out.)
ParticipantEach time you drink tea, you determine which type of tea it is based on its color, aroma, and taste, and write it down on a piece of paper.
The person who guesses the most wins.
宋Chakabuki, which originated in China during the Edo period, is also popular in Japan.Northern and Southern DynastiesFrom the eraMuromachiThroughout the ages,
Drinking teaCustomThere wasnobility,samuraiIt became popular as a pastime for children.Tea Fightingwas called
Even today, that name is still used in some places.tea ceremonyIt has been passed down to the present day along with the beginning of the
the sameTypesThe tea from Uji is also produced in the Uji tea producing area.Senchaand other prefecturesSenchaSo the taste is different
Type of tea
Gyokuro
It has a rich aroma and sweetness.light blue TheTransparentClose to.
Tencha
MatchaIt is the raw material forTransparentClose tolight blueIt has a strong scent.
Sencha(Yamashiro, Kyoto)
It has a bitter taste and a refreshing aroma.light blueis yellowish.
Deep SteamSencha(Shizuoka）
It has a bitter taste and a faint aroma.light blue TheuniqueIt has a cloudy appearance.
Karigane
GyokuroIt has a sweet taste similar to that of and has a slight stem smell.light blueIt is a cloudy green color.
SenchaIs 2TypesIt's embarrassing that there is
Let me first show you an example. Let's see, what is this rich fragrance?GyokuroWonder.
NowgeneralFrom the flowers to the customerspriceBut they use different teas.
It's my turn next. This tea is cloudy. That means it needs to be steamed.SenchaI guess that's a good idea.
Lastly, I have this tea, which sounds similar to the one I have at home.
When you drink the tea you drink every day in this way, you'll find that there is a lot to discover.
It seems like chakabuki can be easily enjoyed at home.
The trick to distinguishing them is to imagine what kind of tea you will get when you first see the tea leaves. What do you think? Tea is deep, isn't it?
It was fun! I'll learn more about Uji tea!
Thank you very much!
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