Harney and Sons Matcha Thin Grade Jobetsugi Tea, 30 Gram

Description

This tea is made from a raw tea called tencha that is air dried, then dried flakes are ground between two stones, just like centuries ago. The result is a fine powder that is almost neon green, called matcha. The liquor is made by dissolving the tea powder into water. There is no brewing like with other teas. You drink the leaf. The liquor is thick and frothy from the mixing. It is an opaque brilliant green color. The aromas are faint and only discernible from the broth. They offer hints of honeydew melon sweetness over a base note of cooked spinach. Since it comes from air dried teas, there are no notes of toastiness. Traditionally enjoyed hot, jobetsugi is a mouth filling experience. The spinach and artichokes flavors are most obvious. Since this is a thin matcha, the flavors are muted. Is matcha tastes intensely of spinach and artichokes, followed by a bracing caffeine bite. Brewing time 1 to 2 minutes. Brewing temperature 160f.