edit: Please see my newer review for an update. It’s not that bad
Went to DAVIDs today to pick up lots of Pumpkin Chai and to get a few other teas to try out. I don’t have much green tea at the moment so picked up Yun Cui. With my first steeps today I’m left feeling disappointed. I can’t imagine steeping this for more than 1 minute, the flavour is very harsh and “in my face”. Smelling the wet leaves also made me cringe a bit. I can’t exactly describe the scent, but it is off putting.
I’m not sure if I am starting to hate green tea, or if this really isn’t very good. I wasn’t a big fan of it to begin with, but I have a desire to enjoy it. Unfortunately I doubt by the end of this stash I’ll like it any better.
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I get what you mean by the smell of the wet leaves. It’s kind of gross, which makes the flavour of this tea kind of suprising. Just a note though, you shouldn’t really be brewing green teas for over a minute. Some greens are even perfect with just 45-50 seconds. Over brewing causes some greens to get very bitter. If you want it to be stronger, don’t brew longer but just add more leaves. Maybe this will help in your quest to finding a green tea you will enjoy. Good luck! :)
I get what you mean by the smell of the wet leaves. It’s kind of gross, which makes the flavour of this tea kind of suprising. Just a note though, you shouldn’t really be brewing green teas for over a minute. Some greens are even perfect with just 45-50 seconds. Over brewing causes some greens to get very bitter. If you want it to be stronger, don’t brew longer but just add more leaves. Maybe this will help in your quest to finding a green tea you will enjoy. Good luck! :)