I was on the fence about ordering teas from Little Red Cup, but was delighted to find that they offer free samples. I picked out 7 teas I was interested in and they sent some samples out to me free of charge! How cool.
I’m falling head over heels for green tea lately. I guess I’ve mostly only tried gunpowder-style and supermarket green teas in the past, but never experienced the good stuff.
I was hesitant to order from a company like Little Red Cup, because all of their teas are certified fair trade and certified organic. Well, I certainly don’t have a problem with fair trade teas, but I am concerned about the organic part, as organic teas have a reputation for frequently being the inferior tea. In theory, though, I would like to support organically produced teas if they do have some benefits to the environment and/or my health.
This organic green mao feng is very pleasant, with a touch of that spring-picked freshness “je nais se quois” which I love, and I can agree with the described notes of honey and peaches. It has a nice sweet aroma as well. There is also a touch of grassiness in this light-bodied tea.
Definitely not as strong in flavor and “freshness” as my current favorite, Foojoy Gold’s Before the Rain Tippy Green Tea, however this one is in the same ballpark and is roughly half the price ounce-for-ounce. This is something I will definitely consider stocking up on for the office.
