Tezumi Komiya – Uji Matcha
Tezumi Komiya - Uji Matcha was deep in flavor with crisp vegetal notes and a lingering umami. Its noticeable oomph makes it a good choice for usucha or lattes.
View ArticleLittle Red Cup Tea Co. Organic Yunnan Black
Little Red Cup Tea Co's Organic Yunnan Black was smooth and sweet with a honey-like finish. It is a perfect choice for those who don't usually enjoy black tea.
View ArticleYunomi Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden: Sakura Wood Smoked Black Tea
Sakura Wood Smoked Black Tea from Yunomi was sweet and woody with a subtle smokey note. The smoking was done in a way that still lets the tea shine through.
View ArticleTeavivre Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi) White Tea
Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi) White Tea from Teavivre was soft and juicy sweet with a hint of smokiness. The flat biscuit shape is a convenient and versatile format.
View ArticleAn Introduction to Matcha Tools
Making matcha at home is fun and easy when you have the right tools. Here's an introduction to some of the traditional teaware that will help you get started.
View ArticleRohini Hand Rolled Spring Beauty – First Flush 2023
Rohini Hand Rolled Spring Beauty was mellow with notes of wildflower honey and a peachy finish. Although technically an oolong, it tasted more like a white tea.
View ArticleTezumi Zansho Houjicha
Tezumi Zansho Houjicha is made with 1st flush sencha stems and leaves. It was sweet and toasty with a pleasant aftertaste. A must try if you like roasted teas!
View ArticleIntergalactic Tea Vanilla Bean Dream Machine
Vanilla Bean Dream Machine is a shou puerh blended with vanilla bean. The taste was earthy and sweet. Vanilla was present but the base tea still shines through.
View ArticleWhite2Tea Parasol Dancong
White2Tea's Parasol Dancong was fruity with notes of grapefruit and jasmine and a lingering taste of honey. It was quite perfumy, but not in an unpleasant way.
View ArticleHence Tea Shou Mei
Hence Tea Shou Mei was smooth and sweet with notes of timothy hay and cantaloupe. I would recommend it if you’re looking for white tea that packs more flavor.
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