Second tea in my sampler. Smells deliciously roasty again, with a very slight sesame smell as I drink it. There’s a strong roasted flavor up front followed by a clear, sweet green taste (which I wasn’t expecting!) that must be the taste of the bancha coming through. With the aftertaste there’s a slight nuttiness that makes for a very pleasant cup. I’d never had, or admittedly even heard of, houjicha before, but I love this!
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Elizabeth, college student, anthropology major, bio and history minor. I love to travel and try new foods (and teas!). I also enjoy music, books, video games as often as I can get my hands on them.
I loved tea as a kid, didn’t drink it for about ten years, and then rediscovered it a couple of years ago. Tea sometimes helps me feel better when chronic illness is making things hard. It’s also fun to experiment with!
I’m still pretty new to the types and brands of tea out there, but I’m interested in trying some of everything. My favorites are earl greys, yunnans, medium-bodied oolongs, Japanese greens, fruit, vanilla, and floral flavors (especially jasmine and rose). My least favorites are teas that are overly smoked, bitter, or contain strong hibiscus or orange peel.
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Indiana, U.S.
