Hydration for delicate tea ceremonies Recipe
Japanese · Beverage · 5 min total
A light, floral-infused water designed to cleanse the palate and complement the subtle flavors of a traditional tea ceremony.
5
min prep
min prep
4
servings
servings
15
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 tablespoon sakura (cherry blossom) petals, dried
- 1 teaspoon yuzu zest
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a glass pitcher, combine the filtered water, sakura petals, and yuzu zest.
- Stir gently to incorporate, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to infuse.
- If using honey, dissolve it in 2 tablespoons of warm water and add to the pitcher before serving.
- Strain the infusion into individual serving cups or a teapot, discarding solids.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside tea ceremony sweets.
Tips
- For a more intense flavor, infuse overnight.
- Substitute sakura with rose petals or chamomile flowers if unavailable.
- Adjust sweetness to taste; honey can be omitted for a sugar-free version.
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