“Green tea of the morning here, I actually like this one a lot but seem to be neglecting it for some reason. Today I’m feeling like it’s quite brothy and slightly vegetal, very nice compliment to...” Read full tasting note
“This is cloudy and has a texture to it but it’s a lovely green. It’s mellow and calming but quite flavorful without being grassy or bitter. I would say it’s semi-pan fried and almost popcorn...” Read full tasting note
“I received a free sample of this tea with a Den’s Tea order – it’s always great when a company does stuff like this because it allows me to try new teas without having to spend money on a larger...” Read full tasting note
“Thank you to TeaEqualsBliss for sending me some of this tea. Wow! This is really quite delightful… mellow tasting, no sharpness, the vegetative flavors are mild and sweet, along with a sweet,...” Read full tasting note
Guricha is different from Sencha both in appearance and taste. This tea benefits from a specific process that creates a tea similar in appearance to the pan-fired teas of China. Guricha is steamed and fashioned into “comma” shaped leaves by omitting the final kneading process.
Origin: Ureshino, Saga
Harvest: First Flush 2010
Species: Yabukita
Tasting Profile:
Aromatic leaves brew a milder and less astringent cup than a typical Sencha.
Den’s Preferred Brewing:
Water: 3oz boiled
Leaves: 2 grams or 1 rounded teaspoon
Steeping: 60 sec
2nd Cup: Water boiled; Steep 15 sec
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