The jagged dark green leaves remind me of a Japanese Bancha or maybe even a Sencha. The aroma is predominently pineapple, though I detect either guava or passion fruit in the mix as well.

When brewed the liquor produced is a wonderful yellow hue. The aroma is more subdued than from it’s dry leaf counterpart, but still plenty aromatic with the scents literally discernable from another room.

The flavors are a veritable street fight between the vegetal green tea and the pineapple. It’s difficult to say which is most dominent here. The finish and tail are primarily of the vegetal style though.

This tea is a bit brisk. It bites like a ripe pineapple does and you’ll know it when it hits your tongue. It’s because of this I find it to be fantastic iced as the cooler temperature subdues the bite and helps to bring out the tropical flavors.

I would recommend this tea to fans of citrus blends and of Bancha and Sencha style green teas.

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Wednesday is Green Tea, White Tea, Rooibos, Oolong and Tisane (Herbal) Review Day!

I often find myself falling into the need for a nice comfort tea. Something simultaneously relaxing, delicious and interesting for my palatte. This Kagoshima style Japanese Sencha from Harney & Sons fits the bill.

Over the past couple years while my tea habit has been on a steady upswing, I’ve noticed a couple tea I often gravitate towards when I need to relax, or unwind. Kagoshima style Japanese Sencha has been one of my greatest comfort teas. Yes, this tea from Harney & Sons seems to be one of the best of this style I have had to date.

The bright green leaves appear like extremely thin grass clippings. Almost shards or needles in shape.

The aromas once steeped are buttery with a mild hint of sweetness that shines through rather nicely. Prior to steeping the leaves smell of grass and lightly buttered toast.

This tea has subtle vegetal notes of spinach, leeks and artichoke. There’s not much tail to speak of, but if you let the tea rest in your mouth a bit the buttery sweetness draws you back for more.

I would recommend this tea for anyone who enjoys either lighter Japanese or Chinese green teas. Those who prefer a stronger brew could probably skip this tea… but I’d still recommend giving it a shot!

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