Soybeans and Hōjicha
Soybeans and Hōjicha. 8 grams of tea, 100 ml of 70 centigrade soft water, 1 minute steep. Interesting combination!
Gerechten: Tussendoortjes, Vegan en Vegetarisch
Thee: Groen
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