 | "The tea was a lovely shade of bright green and had a calming and herbal aroma. The taste was slightly acidic (accentuating the "grassy" notes) and there was a strong aftertaste of sweet in the throat."
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Sencha is a tea that can be off putting for some as it has very grassy notes that are very unique. This characteristic of Sencha can be reminiscent of vegetables and if that flavor profile isn’t enjoyable to someone, the tea can be a very hard sell. However, when the tea is of excellent quality, there will a perfect balance of acidity and a lingering sweetness in the mouth that can be very soothing and refreshing at the same time. According to Adagio’s website, their Sencha Premier is from “the Shizuoka region of Japan made only from the dark green leaves gathered in the treasured first (early spring) flush.” My sample of the tea had quite a few leaves that were broken but I didn’t think that would impact the flavor so went ahead and brewed it. Since Sencha is a tea that is susceptible to bitterness when too much is brewed too long, I decided to play it safe a only brewed about 1.5 teaspoons for about 2 minutes. The tea was a lovely shade of bright green and had a calming and herbal aroma. The taste was slightly acidic (accentuating the “grassy” notes) and there was a strong aftertaste of sweet in the throat. The vegetal characteristic of the tea was much stronger when the liquid was hot but mellowed out once it started to cool down. Remembering this, I second Vanessa’s opinion about trying it out as an iced tea as I think it would be more appealing to people who might not like the strength that Sencha can exude.
— To purchase Adagio Sencha Premier, or for more specific information on ingredients or the story behind this particular blend, click here to go directly to the manufacturer's web site.
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