I just purchased some sencha green tea. I had never drank loose leaf green tea but it had a very grassy, strong scent and a mild flavor. Is this normal or could I have made it too strong?
Can anyone make any suggestions for a light, mild, green tea?
Judy Pyle
I experienced this same problem with my first cup of sencha. It is a Japanese tea, and the leaves are very small, so they infuse water more rapidly than other green teas. If you like, steep your tea for less time (I prefer about 2 minutes rather than the suggested 3 minutes), or use less than 1 tsp./cup of water. In my opinion, sencha is an acquired taste, as it is not quite as sweet as the other green teas; however, make slight adjustments to your liking, and if it doesn't work out, just try a different tea!
"If Christianity is wine and Islam coffee, Buddhism is most certainly tea." - Alan Watts
Tyson
"If Christianity is wine and Islam coffee, Buddhism is most certainly tea." - Alan Watts
Tyson
The best way to make Japanese Green tea: Use more quantity then you are used to. Dont pour boiling water (let it rest slightly before pouring) as a rule the gentler the tea (usualy more expensive)such as Gyokuro,the lesser the temperature. Remove tea within 30-60 seconds if are using a single cup. Two minutes is too much and will bitter-up the tea. Best, dont use large teapots for Japanese tea, it will be difficult to control the flavor. Rule, use more tea with less time. Tea should have herbal nose and creamy texture.
GENE
GENE
I had a rhubard green tea in Denmark and have been trying to locate it. Any ideas?
Tewaterman@aol.co,
Tewaterman@aol.co,
Teresa,
A search on Google for "rhubarb green tea" will yield many choices. Here's the first entry on the list: http://www.e-teas.co.uk/product.php?xProd=660. Hope this helps.
Michael
A search on Google for "rhubarb green tea" will yield many choices. Here's the first entry on the list: http://www.e-teas.co.uk/product.php?xProd=660. Hope this helps.
Michael