London was the final stop on my Eurotrip during which I dropped by Mei Leaf in Camden. I’ve been curious about their GABA teas but didn’t want to commit to a large quanity so I ordered this iced. A few sips later and I ran back to the shop to buy the 70g brick. That’s how impressive this tea was. It had a smooth, fruity flavor with a honeyed sweetness. Some hints of spice and baked fruit.
I didn’t know GABA tea could taste like this. My only basis for comparison are a budget GABA oolong from TTC and an Alishan GABA green tea from Taiwan Sourcing. Both had some off-ish notes and struck me as something one would tolerate drinking in exchange for the health benefits of GABA. Not so here. It’s a delicious tea that’s enjoyable on its own.
Flavors: Fruity, Honey, Spices, Stewed Fruits
I had this gong fu style when I was in Camden :)
Some of the GABA teas I had earlier in my explorations had a bit of funk. Either I got used to it or the finishers have improved the process because I don’t get the funk anymore. Definitely one of my favorite processing methods for tea now.