Measure: 1 tea sachet to 8 oz waterSteeped: 4 min. @180 degrees
Teaware: China teacup & saucer
Late on a Sunday night finishing up housework before bed, I decided to give this flavored sencha a try. I've always been partial to Japanese greens, and though the pieces of this tea were small in the bag, I still wasn't too worried. A light orange scent wafted from the sachet when I opened the package, relaxing and refreshing at the same time.
The brew is a dark golden color, with a lovely light floral-orange aroma. The overall flavor is also very light, with a drying quality on the tongue. Just a hint of the orange flavor comes through, lending sweetness to the unassuming vegetal qualities of the brew. The liquor is slightly thick and very pleasing in the mouth.
It's a very pleasant and relaxing tea...certainly worth a taste.
Interesting that only a "hint of the orange flavor comes through." Am always hesitant to drink citrus flavored teas because, in my experience, the citrus tone has been overwhelming.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like this one then, Georgia. It's not overwhelming at all...quite light and pleasant, actually, IMO.
ReplyDeleteJudging from that photo, it's more like
ReplyDelete'...from two leaves and a bug' :)
Like my little ladybug, do you? ;-) My favorite china teacup there.
ReplyDeleteI figure I'd probably like this one, too. Japanese greens are some good tea, and Sencha is a pleasant everyday tea. If it's flavored right, that's just another bonus. --Teaternity
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