Tea

Informations about tea, including a log of a few teas I have tried. I seem to have a soft spot for earthy and grassy flavours.

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Tea log

Sencha

Origin
Japan
Type
green tea
Appearance
fine, powdery
Profile
vegetal

Kasakura

Origin
Japan
Type
smoked tea (cherry tree wood)
Appearance
shrivelled, crispy, tiny twigs
Profile
smoky, raspy, rich

Hōji Kukicha

Origin
Japan
Type
roasted tea stems
Appearance
small twigs
Profile
comforting, smoky, umami

Kukicha

Origin
Japan
Type
green tea stems
Appearance
fine, dark green leaves and light green stems
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vegetal, sweet

Yunnan Black

Origin
China
Type
black tea
Appearance
shrivelled, sometimes golden, few twigs
Profile
smoky, sweet

Imperial Jejudo

Origin
Korea
Type
black tea
Appearance
small, twisted
Profile
vegetal, umami

Itoigawa Batabatacha

Origin
Japan
Type
mixed roasted tea (tea stems, soy beans, tea flowers, Chamaecrista nomame flowers)
Appearance
twigs of various sizes, whole leaves, split beans
Profile
toasted, cereals, cocoa

Notes : meant to be consumed whipped with a hint of salt