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My eldest daughter, Superanna, is planning a trip to Japan and loves matcha but had not tried other Japanese teas. I placed an order of Den’s special teas for her to try, thought about it some more, ordered some MORE teas for her to try, and bought the adorable CAST drinking glass for myself for my flash chill greens and whites this summer. (I thought about it some more and ordered her some gyokuro today and an extra glass for Ashman.)
Since I had placed two orders I got two free samples and both were of this tea, marked that it should be enjoyed in May 2023. I kept one sample and gave the other to her.
So yesterday afternoon I was in dire need of a snack and I had made cookies for Ashman, so I decided to have a couple of oatmeal white chocolate chip cookies and this tea. What a great combo. This tea was so rich and nutty. The instructions said to pour the entire pouch of leaves for one eight ounce serving and it was a LOT of leaf. But I did what they said. It was so good, and the rich, bold flavor was excellent with the sweet cookie.
I have just talked myself into having hojicha and cookies again this afternoon…wish you guys could join me.
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Aw, sounds perfect. I just learned about the ice-melting technique to brew gyokuro — haven’t done it yet myself, but others’ reactions are resoundingly positive if y’all are looking for some inspiration!
I did try the ice method last year with a green (I do t remember what it was now) and it took FOREVER for the ice to melt! Ha ha! But I thought I would pass the suggestion on to my daughter!
I want to try the ice melt thing!
Me too — perfect summer plan!
Sounds great! Still need to get around to trying Hojicha at some point.
Aw, sounds perfect. I just learned about the ice-melting technique to brew gyokuro — haven’t done it yet myself, but others’ reactions are resoundingly positive if y’all are looking for some inspiration!
I did try the ice method last year with a green (I do t remember what it was now) and it took FOREVER for the ice to melt! Ha ha! But I thought I would pass the suggestion on to my daughter!
I want to try the ice melt thing!
Me too — perfect summer plan!
Sounds great! Still need to get around to trying Hojicha at some point.