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drank Pineapple Sencha by Den's Tea
371 tasting notes

My favorite of Den’s fruity senchas. I can tolerate this one hot-brewed: the pineapple flavor doesn’t taste like it’s flavored as much as the others, and it overshadows the low-quality sencha. I definitely prefer it cold-brewed. It tastes so much like pineapple juice. Yum! Very refreshing too. And better than actual pineapple juice since it doesn’t feel like my gums are being thawed away (I read that pineapple has this enzyme or whatnot that is responsible for breaking down meat – now I know why don’t eating the stuff).

Preparation
2 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML
Courtney

Bromelain. It’s used for tenderizing meat. I’m allergic to it haha!

KiwiDelight

Ah so that’s what it’s called. I didn’t know there was an allergy. Yikes! D:

Courtney

Haha, well I’m sure anyone could be allergic to nearly anything. The enzyme breaks down under heat so I can eat grilled pineapple at least, which I actually prefer. :)

KiwiDelight

That sounds delicious. I think I could actually stand to eat pineapple that way. HAWAIIAN PIZZA THO.

Courtney

Haha I eat pineapple and cheese pizza only. So long as the pineapple is heated enough to break down the enzyme – good to go!

Stephanie

It breaks down meat? No wonder the inside of my mouth hurts if I eat too much fresh pineapple…its BREAKING DOWN MY MOUTH! :-O

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Courtney

Bromelain. It’s used for tenderizing meat. I’m allergic to it haha!

KiwiDelight

Ah so that’s what it’s called. I didn’t know there was an allergy. Yikes! D:

Courtney

Haha, well I’m sure anyone could be allergic to nearly anything. The enzyme breaks down under heat so I can eat grilled pineapple at least, which I actually prefer. :)

KiwiDelight

That sounds delicious. I think I could actually stand to eat pineapple that way. HAWAIIAN PIZZA THO.

Courtney

Haha I eat pineapple and cheese pizza only. So long as the pineapple is heated enough to break down the enzyme – good to go!

Stephanie

It breaks down meat? No wonder the inside of my mouth hurts if I eat too much fresh pineapple…its BREAKING DOWN MY MOUTH! :-O

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I began drinking tea because its complexity fascinated me. I love learning about its history, its manufacturing processes, and its place in various cultures.

Japanese greens were my first love and gateway into the world.

My favorite teas are leafhopper oolongs, pu’erh (shou and sheng), and masala chai. My favorite herbal tisanes are spear/peppermint, lavender and chrysanthemum.

I’m currently exploring pu’erh, and any Chinese and Taiwanese teas in general. I’m not much into flavored teas, unlike when I first started. The only teas I truly dislike are fruity tisanes and the ones that have too much fruit. I do like hisbiscus, especially iced.

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