China Sencha Green Tea, Organic

This certified organic green tea from China is similar in style to a Japanese green Sencha. These flat, broad green tea leaves brew to an emerald green cup with a refreshing, slightly sweet, light vegetal taste.Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes. Green Tea, tofu, noodle, and cress soupRecipe from Tea Cookbook by Tonia George1 ½ Tbsp Sencha green tea leaves1 ¼" fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced5 oz egg noodles10 oz silken tofu, drained and cubed5 oz bok choy or spring greens, shredded1-2 Tbsp light soy sauce2 Tbsp red or white miso paste½ tsp sesame oil6 scallions, trimmed and sliced½ tsp nanami togarashi (chili pepper), to garnisha handful of shiso (Japanese basil) and mustard cress, to garnishsea salt and white pepperPut 6 cups water in a large saucepan with the green tea and ginger and heat until water is about to bubble.Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, cook the noodles according to the manufacturer's instructions, then drain.Remove the tea infusion from the heat and let s