water at a simmer (~180-190° F)

 1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)

 ~ 2 ¹ ⁄₄ minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 no sugar recommended, and this tea does not take milk

Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.

 water at a simmer (~180-190° F)

 1 ¹⁄₂ even Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
1 ³⁄₄ even Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)

 ~ 1 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

 ~ 1 ³ ⁄₄ minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

 ~ 2 ¹ ⁄₄ minutes: recommended steep time for “Matcha-iri Genmaicha.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 no sugar recommended, and this tea does not take milk

Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.