I love a good green tea…this tea has surprised me…it’s funny how I acquired a taste for this one so quickly. I think I read someone use the description “pleasantly bitter” for a tea, and, at the time, it kind of seemed like an oxymoron. But, that’s kind of how I’d describe this tea. I went from fairly neutral about it to wanting to have it more often. Good stuff.
I’m a tea novice, and I’m loving my introduction to the World of Tea. I started getting into tea about 4 years ago when I lived in Brooklyn, NY. At first, I stayed with green teas, and took black teas completely for granted. However, in the last couple years I have enthusiastically added them to my daily routine. I love strong Assam black teas in the morning, and Japanese green teas in the afternoon, especially matcha and gyokuro. I have recently become a big fan of Keemuns. I’m looking forward to learning about new teas on this site and talking to other tea lovers!
As far as ratings go, don’t trust me. I’m a high rater, and I’m easily impressed. If I rate a tea lower than 70 (which is going to happen rarely, it seems), I probably will not drink that tea again. I will splurge for some teas at times, but I love a bargain, so you will often see me celebrating under-appreciated everyday teas.
Manchester, CT
“Pleasantly bitter” is the mark of a good green tea for me too!
Awesome! I thought I preferred Japanese grassy teas, but I want to find more “good bitter” green teas. :)