Dorothy

Dorothy drank Gyokuro Yamashiro by DAVIDsTEA

Wow, this is so buttery and smooth. I’m not usually a big fan of green teas but this is really nice. Not too grassy or vegetal (which is a plus for me, but I know a lot of people like those characteristics)

I only tried this because it’s in the Orient Express sample pack. I won’t buy more because it’s really expensive ($22 for 50g). If price isn’t an issue for you, I’d highly recommend checking this out (even if you don’t normally like green tea).

2011-06-20 13:12:41 -0400

165 °F / 73 °C

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Indigobloom 2011-06-20 13:33:13 -0400

I haven’t seen this one in the store, is it new? sounds like it’s a green I may actually enjoy :)

Dorothy 2011-06-20 13:40:28 -0400

I’m pretty sure they’ve had this since last year. So if your location doesn’t have it, you can always try another store. It’s also in the Orient Express sample pack, which all of the stores are good about keeping in stock.

Indigobloom 2011-06-20 13:48:01 -0400

hmmm. I’m not much of a green fan bc the tannins (or something, not sure what) irritate me in a bad way… but this sounds like it’d be my style. I probably just wasn’t paying attention lol

YellowBoxFish 2011-10-08 22:13:03 -0400

Flash steeping Gyokuro Yamashiro is truly exquisite, and one of the most refreshing iced tea i’ve ever tried! Beautiful “jade” liquor! 1 minute, 1.5min tops.

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80-89: Excellent, a treasured experience but not a favourite.

70-79: Good but could be better. Above average.

60-69: Average, unexceptional, not something I would buy again. Slightly disappointed. I’d rather drink water.

50-0: Varying degrees of sadness

No rating: Mixed feelings, can’t decide whether I like it or not, not enough experience with that sort of tea to rate it. A dramatic change of heart.