House Gekkeikan Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Hot Version

   In a small saucepan, combine the Gekkeikan sake and water. Heat over medium heat until warm but not boiling.

2. 2

   Infuse the Tea

   Add the green tea leaves to the warm sake mixture. Let steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

3. 3

   Sweeten and Serve

   Remove the tea leaves and stir in honey to taste. Serve hot in cups with a slice of lemon in each.

4. 4

   Cold Version

   For a cold version, follow steps 1 and 2, then let the mixture cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least an hour.

5. 5

   Serve Chilled

   Serve the chilled version over ice with fresh lemon slices.