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“Let it be known, I am pretty new to matcha. Prepared the traditional way in a chawan, this matcha smells and tastes a bit like toasted cereal grains. The flavor is tangy, robust, and astringent....” Read full tasting note
“MzPriss’ Unflavored Tea Box – Tea #3 I don’t even think this one is on Steepster yet. I had to look at what ‘kennin’ meant, it actually means it’s a Japanese matcha made with Japanese green tea. ...” Read full tasting note
This vibrantly green Matcha hails from Uji, Japan, and is a wonderful example of the art Matcha tea. The aroma of the stone ground leaves is very sweet, a blend of sweetgrass, fresh hay, and nuttiness. There is also a faint floral and fruity quality to the aroma as well, which adds a layer of depth to the sweetness. Once the tea is whisked into a beautiful foam, the aroma takes on more of a savory (umami) vegetation flair and has a distinct finish of chestnut.
If you want a Matcha that has absolutely no bitterness and is very smooth, than this would be a good pick. It has a mild sweetness with notes of fresh hay and a rich nuttiness. There is also a strong presence of fresh vegetation and a touch of spinach giving the Matcha a slightly savory tone.
If you are not a fan of traditionally prepared Matcha, then have no fear, because Kennin also is wonderful as a latte. When mixed with milk and sweetener, this Matcha becomes extremely rich yet not overpowering. The taste is nutty and just a touch of hay and sweetgrass, it is vegetal and sweet.
Origin: Uji, Japan
Company formerly known as Red Leaf Tea.
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Let it be known, I am pretty new to matcha.
Prepared the traditional way in a chawan, this matcha smells and tastes a bit like toasted cereal grains. The flavor is tangy, robust, and astringent. There’s a strong grassy taste.
I am getting acquainted with matcha slowly, so my ratings and descriptions may be a little inadequate for now.
Flavors: Bitter, Grain, Grass, Oats, Umami
MzPriss’ Unflavored Tea Box – Tea #3
I don’t even think this one is on Steepster yet. I had to look at what ‘kennin’ meant, it actually means it’s a Japanese matcha made with Japanese green tea. It kind of makes me wonder what the usual matcha is made out of. I made this matcha in my “no tools, no fancy” process: a mug and a spoon. I added matcha to the mug & slowly pour water that has cooled about thirty minutes after boiling while mixing it with the spoon. I could be imagining things, but it does seem like this matcha is different than usual: looks different, smells different, tastes different. The green color of the matcha seems like it is more of a sea foam green, but maybe that is my imagination since it actually smells more marine like that a usual matcha and also tastes more marine. But not in a bad way.. it’s a different flavor that I’m not describing very well. Seaweed, yum! That’s better, right? It just reminds me of seaweed. But I need a vacation. Well, it’s ground up Japanese green tea and it’s delicious… nutty, grassy, vegetal, very sweet. Very tasty and very healthy and I definitely think it’s slightly different than the usual matcha from Red Leaf. If it wasn’t for Red Leaf tea, I would have no idea where to get matcha. thanks!
http://www.redleaftea.com/matcha-tea/kennin-matcha.html#.U8BlRMjD_VI
Red Leaf tea just started selling ceremonial matcha labeled by source. I bought some during the initial sale. I really liked it but decided to share because I seldom see matcha in tea boxes, but it seemed perfect for this box.
I appreciate you sharing it especially since I liked seeing the difference in flavor that the usual matcha!
