Unusual Sencha

This Sencha has an unusual taste of garlic on the first two minute steep. Subsequent steepings are fine.

The colour of the brewed tea is bright yellow, which is great.

I have experienced a pin point like location of flavour on my tongue. Something which only happens with very fine tea.

I’m sure the tea is from Japan.

I just think the off flavour might be due to an unsusl umami taste, or perhaps to Sencha’s crisp taste.