How do I prevent a bitter or astringent taste in green tea?
Use cooler water (around 175°F or 80°C), steep for a shorter duration (1-2 minutes), and ensure the leaves have space to expand.
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At room temperature until ripe, then in the refrigerator to slow further ripening. Once cut, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Skim off excess fat, emulsify using a blender or whisk, and balance with acid or a touch of water.
It’s a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars, responsible for the browning of food and flavor development during cooking.
Add dairy products at the end of cooking, temper hot soup into cold dairy, and avoid boiling after adding dairy.
Blend the curdled custard in a blender or with an immersion blender. It may not be perfect, but it can help smooth out some lumps.
At room temperature until ripe, then in the refrigerator to slow further ripening. Store in a single layer to prevent bruising.