Japan In Japan,
konbu-cha or
kobu-cha is kelp tea made by pouring boiling water onto chopped
kombu and leaching, or pouring hot water into powdered kombu.''''' wishing a long life. wishing good health and happiness. The powdery kelp tea was invented by the founder of
GYOKUROEN "Umazou Fujita" in
1918. which is powdery kombu tea with freeze-dried crushed
umeboshi, is also sold as an instant tea It is said that, in
951,
Kūya made a statue of the
Ekādaśamukha to cure an epidemic that was spreading in the capital and went around the city giving oo-buku-cha to the sick. Powdered tea can be made by pan-frying and pounding cleaned and dried kelp. For a cup of hot water, two to three spoons of kelp powder is used. The kelp slices are removed after infusing, and salt is added to taste. == References ==