Well, this tea is certainly past its normal time frame, so I was pleasantly surprised by its bold sea-green flavor. The tea was vacuum-sealed until recently and is still sealed with a desiccant package, so I’m certain that helped. A gentle taste of salt water and nori seaweed mixed with the taste of fresh cut grass after a rain. There’s no aroma to speak of, wet or dry, and its prior rich body is long gone, but still a pleasant cup for a spring afternoon.
Preparation
145 °F / 62 °C
0 min, 45 sec
I still have some old Nagatani Gyokuro from last year. I have been eyeing it the last couple of days. Think it’s time to drink it. Or, gasp, make a chilled tea with it!