Expensive, yet I wasn't impressed by it at all. Even the product info says that this is basically a byproduct of matcha manufacturing process. Compared to other Japanese tea, it needs to be infused longer. It doesn't taste like matcha, it doesn't taste like sencha, it tastes like - a byproduct.
I'm giving it 3 stars, but it's more like 2.5. You might like it, but for this price, you can buy teas which are miles better.
Kevin Quintanilla
February 2023
Mellow and easy to drink. I love this tea because the flavor profile isn’t too strong. You get light vegetal notes at the end with no bitter after taste. (Steeped 175F 2mins). I like to wake and bake and drink this tea. It has me feeling energized, motivated, yet relaxed all at once. Will be a repurchasing.
Brittany Sullins
August 2021
My other new favorite umami green tea. Tastes remarkably similar to the Kukicha Kabuse green tea, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the 2. It's a good evening tea. No gross grass flavor.
One of the decent green teas out there.
However, be aware it is a pain to clean afterwards since the small pieces can get stuck on the infuser.
Peter Wawszkiewicz
March 2016
Better than I expected, from the first sip I knew I'm gonna be hooked on this tea , I'm not so sure about aroma but love the taste which is very sweet, smooth, velvety not so nutty, little leafy and unique aftertaste of light honey, perfectly ripe avocado or unripe walnuts
Mike.silver1
October 2015
This tea does not have too much initial fragrance or fresh appearance but once it is brewing the unique leaves turn bright green and the water becomes extremely vibrant. Slight to no bitterness when brewed right this tea is a must try for green tea lovers.
I have been enjoying green tea for the past 10 years, drinking it on a daily basis. This is a spectacular cup of tea...definitely in my top 3 favorites of all time. It is fresh, clean, sweet and brews wonderfully. I could drink this all day!
Wow! This is one of the best finds in green tea. It is crisp, clean, and bright flavoured. Truly a unique tea treasure!
Light and mellow and stands on its own just fine. A lot of quality with a very unusual flavor profile. Never heard of this tea before but am glad I tried it.-d-
Kay Crowley
February 2024
I'm sure this tea is high quality & therapeutic, but it didn't have enough flavor for me.
I don't consider myself as an expert but I know what I like.
This is not my cup of tea (hah).
It's really "light" and pretty much tasteless.
it's not bitter though (it's kind of sweet).
I tried to experiment with brewing times etc but that didn't change much (2nd steep is a bit better).
I'm going to try Yame Gyokuro Grade 1 next...
