The dry leaves are mostly grey; it looks more like a white tea than a green tea. The leaves smell faintly of dried figs when dry, and of sweet, roasted vegetables when wet. The taste is sharp and quite tannic, with some fruity flavours.
It’s definitely a green tea despite its appearance. In style, it’s closer to a Chinese green tea than a Japanese one, but rather than the peppery flavour I find in a lot of Chinese green teas, this one has a slightly more bitter taste and a sweeter aroma.
Flavors: Bitter, Fig, Fruity, Tannin, Toasted Rice
Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C
0 min, 15 sec
3 g
2 OZ / 55 ML
