I have tried this again (first attempt wasn’t good) with a shake of the bag beforehand. I also used a bit of colder water, I haven’t measured it but I think it was closer to recommended 70°. It is indeed temperature sensitive tea, which makes sense as there is matcha and kukicha. I prepared it in western style, however with a strainer for herbals or oolongs, as matcha just went through.
Also, it needs indeed short steeping. I did around 1 minute, maybe 75 seconds; and it was just right. Do not expect yuzu going strong, it is… but in aroma of the dry tea. Brewed, it isn’t much strong, however it’s fine level for me. It was somehow citrusy, a little bitter, a little pine-y, so I assume it is yuzu profile. I never had it (only once as a Berliner weisse beer), never on its own.
The base tea plays major role here. It is smooth, grassy, tea with little bit of vegetal and buttery notes. Very rich and bold taste. Perfect for, a kind of hot, morning. A caffeine booster.
Used one very heaped teaspoon.
Sounds unique and tasty. :)