D-35. The COS ensures the information element of combat power is integrated into operations per the commander's intent and concept of operations. In corps, divisions, and selected brigades, the G-7 (S-7) and other coordinating staff officers assist the COS with information operations (IO) responsibilities.
After harvest, tea leaves for Sencha go through, (1) steaming, (2) drying and kneading (crumpling), and (3) sorting. This processing is the same as Gyokuro. Kneading enables the tea leaves to extract the flavor and constituents into the water. Sencha is the most popular and widely-consumed Japanese green tea. It is suitable for any situation and anytime, a quick eye-opener and energizer, great served with sushi or other Asian foods, after meals, teatime, and so on.
Ippodo Tea has been preparing matcha in the same way for nearly 300 years in their Kyoto shop. They opened a Manhattan store two years ago where tea expert Kathy YL Chan is a regular customer. It's become really trendy in the last two years, but it's not new at all. It's been around for centuries, Chan said.To make traditional matcha, first the tea powder is scooped and sifted to make it more uniform. Then hot water is added.Make sure it's not boiling. You want water somewhere between 165 to 170, Chan said.ppodo Tea has been preparing matcha in the same way for nearly 300 years in their Kyoto shop. They opened a Manhattan store two years ago where tea expert Kathy YL Chan is a regular customer. It's become really trendy in the last two years, but it's not new at all. It's been around for centuries, Chan said.