My Overall Impression (Score of 85%)

I’m now really starting to understand the lore of green tea.  This is one of my first ones purchased and I love its value and amazing properties. It’s a very well-balanced cup allowing for easy drinking.  Even though it’s grassy, I was searching for little nuances.  There is a touch of sediment from the leaf structure but minor.

For the value, its worth purchasing.  As of 1/23/23, the price for 2 oz on their website is $6.  Broken down:

• 2 oz (w)= app 56 gm
• 56 gm / 3 gm for steeping = 18 cups
• 18 cups from package = app 33 cents per cup

I double steep (use the tea twice) so I can get 36 cups from 2 oz or app cost of 17 cents per cup.  This is a great value for a highly ranked tea.

Aromas

• Opening the package shows dried grass and green leaves (similar to green bean leaves)
• Once steeped, the green tones carry throughout the profile.
• Hint of smoke and musty wet leaf but far from unpleasant

Flavors

• Very smooth mouthfeel is a touch thicker than normal.
• Very light delicate flavors.
• Has citrus peel astringency without the taste.
• Hints of dried parsley, light malt, and dried apple/pear.
• Wheat tones are throughout the profile and are exceptionally pleasant.

Scores

• Aromas (4.25/5)
• Flavors (8.25/10)
• Overall impression (4.5/5)
• Total score = 85 percent (17/20)

Foods to Pair

• Fresh milled wheat bread.
• Fresh bruised kale salad.
• Tabouleh salad with a tea infused vinaigrette.
• Baked whitefish with herbs.
• Stir fry green vegetables.
• Fried green tomatoes with herb de Provence cream dipping sauce.