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Houjicha from Britannia Teas and Gifts

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Houjicha

Green Tea by Britannia Teas and Gifts

This roasted green tea has superior flavour and quality. The leaves are toasty brown and have a sweet, biscuity smell. The infusion is rich amber in colour and has a mild, slightly savoury aroma and flavour.

2 Tasting Notes

Michelle Butler Hallett
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Michelle Butler Hallett 2 tasting notes

Mmmmmmm. Mild. Biscuity, as the shop promises. No grassiness or astringecy. Slightly nutty mouthfeel. Clean finish. Not one of the cheaper teas, but not ‘Oh, do I gas up the car or buy tea’ expensive, either. Soothing.

1.5 tsp for 250mL water @80C, steeped two minutes, drunk bare.

Cleaning out my tea cabinet to make room for my Persian tea glasses, and I found this beauty in a good tin. Why don’t I gave this more often? (I say the same about Dragonwell.) Mostly because there’s only a standard kettle at my workplace, so it’s hard to judge water temp.

Biscuity, a bit sweet, and a creamy-green taste. Refreshing and a bit different after a lot of Keemun. This is a first infusion; I am guessing the leaves are good for at least two more steeps.

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