Dojo Tea Premium Sencha Wazuka
Dojo Tea Premium Sencha Wazuka was buttery and sweet with balanced umami. It's a good starter sencha because the taste was refined without being overly fussy.
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Meet the Tea: Lu An Gua Pian
Lu An Gua Pian, aka Melon Seed, is an unusual green tea that is made without any buds or stems. Here's everything you need to know about this special tea.
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IKKYU Competition Gyokuro KIRARI 31
IKKYU Competition Gyokuro KIRARI 31 was a total umami bomb with an aftertaste that lingered long after each sip. It was vegetal but in a fresh and verdant way.
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Meet the Tea: Anji Bai Cha
Anji Bai Cha is one of my favorite Chinese green teas. Here is everything you need to know about how it's made, where it comes from, and how to make it at home.
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Naoki Matcha Masters Collection Matcha Set
I loved each of these offerings from Naoki Matcha for their unique and interesting characters. If I really had to choose a favorite, it would be Nishio Bloom.
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Mizuba Tea Co. Organic Gyokuro
Mizuba Tea Co. Organic Gyokuro surprised me with a ton of natural sweetness and notes of pear. I've never experienced another Japanese green tea quite like it.
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The Tea Spot Clouds & Mist
The Tea Spot Clouds & Mist was smooth and sweet with notes of citrus and a slightly smoky finish. Overall it was a comforting and easy drinking green tea.
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Digging Deeper with The Tea Crane Tea Club
If you're a fan of Japanese teas, you need to know about The Tea Crane Tea Club. I got to taste a special sencha and hojicha from their inaugural shipment.
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Meet the Tea: Gyokuro
Gyokuro is a shade-grown green tea from Japan. Here's everything you need to know about 'jade dew', including the best way to brew and where to find it.
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Masters by Adagio Teas – Class of 2021
The class of 2021 from Masters by Adagio Teas is here! In this post, I'm reviewing 4 delicious Chinese teas (1 white and 3 green) from their collection.
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A Japanese Tea Tasting with Sayama Green Tea School
In this post, I'm reviewing 4 different teas from Sayama Green Tea School. They offer tea farm visits in Sayama in addition to selling teas from that region.
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The Green Tea Shop Kabusecha – Gokou
Kabusecha - Gokou from The Green Tea Shop was surprisingly fruity with notes of grapes and cherry candy. I'm so glad that I got to give this cultivar a try!
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Diving into Sri Lankan Specialty Teas with Kaley Tea
In this post, I'll be reviewing 3 offerings from Kaley Tea in southern Sri Lanka. Enchanting White Tea was a favorite for its unique flavor and appearance.
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Koto Tea Organic Matcha – Imperial Grade
Koto Tea Organic Matcha - Imperial Grade was milky and bittersweet with umami in spades. I really enjoyed this matcha and would definitely purchase it again.
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Teavivre Organic Nonpareil Ming Qian Dragon Well Long Jing Green Tea 2021
Teavivre Nonpareil Dragon Well was delicate and slightly floral. It fell a bit short for me but keep in mind that tea cannot taste the same every year.
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The Tea Spot 88th Night
88th Night from The Tea Spot was incredibly sweet with notes of cherry blossom and vanilla. It would make a great starter shincha since it isn't super finicky.
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