I enjoy the tatse fo this when it is hot. No real astringency, seesm smooth, etc.
However, when it cools down, and my tea always ends up going cold before I finish it, it has an odd sort of taste. Kind of like that instant iced tea mix that was popular when I was a kid (can’t remember the name). And that brings up negative associations.
The wet leaf is quite attractive. Kind of reminds me of shredded cedar chips that are wet from the rain. Looks very pretty.
Preparation
Boiling
2 min, 30 sec
1 tsp
8 OZ / 236 ML
