310 Tasting Notes
Oh my gosh this is a weird Sencha! At least compared to the ones I’ve had so far.
I made it 2g to 2oz, 180 degrees, 10 sec
It is VERY strong. There is a bitter green taste to it, kind of like brussel sprouts or the peel of a zucchini. Usually I find bitter to be bad, most senchas I’ve have a bitterness that puts me off to some extent… This isn’t that type of bitter. It is in the roof of the mouth and back half of the tongue. I gives the sip a wow factor
It’s strong and very dark green in flavor, and it has a silky nature to it. A light amount of astringency. A refreshing factor.
This, after their Sakura Sencha, is my favorite Sencha I’ve had yet.
I’m not sure what I think of this pu-erh. It’s flavor is so light it’s almost not there. I guess, I can say there’s none of that common fishiness to it.
I’ve had two sweepings so far and am not getting much actual flavor out of it. Will see what happens on the next couple.
The steam from this smells like hot honey.
The taste on your tongue isn’t that of honey, but that taste/scent on sipping fills up the top of your mouth and into your nose and holds on as the finish.
It’s a very soft, smooth tisane. I love this and will have to google it’s availability and if it has caffeine. If it doesn’t or it’s very low, I’m ordering a bunch as I have to keep my daily caffeine down.
Edited on further drinking the cup: I have to take back my huge wow on it. It was really tasty for the first few mouthfuls… But as I get about half-way through my cup it’s taking on a cloying edge that is making it hard for me to finish. Not good.
