737 Tasting Notes
I haven’t really been big on green tea, but a few weeks ago in a swap, Albertocanfly sent me a tea bag of Genmaicha tea. Didn’t think I’d like it at all, but it was so different that I kinda fell in love with it. Ever since I’ve been trying to find who has the best Genmaicha out there. This is the third Genmaicha I’m trying now.
The sample size of this might be one of the reasons why this tea doesn’t smell much. The sample is maybe a few teaspoons, so pretty small. But even when this steeped it didn’t smell really. The flavor is mostly just green tea that’s slightly roasty. Barely a popcorn flavor like in the other two I’ve tried.
So this one is clearly not the best Genmaicha in my book.
The search continues!
This one definitely smells and tastes malty. Kinda reminds me of Whoppers to be honest. xD Tastes like whoppers in liquid form. Which is good for me. Tea doesn’t give me terrible heartburn like chocolate does! This tea is definitely a win!
Flavors: Chocolate, Malt
Liquid whoppers? I may need this. Also, you can’t eat chocolate?? I’m very sad for you. On the other hand, I would be much thinner without chocolate
I can send some to you if you want! (:
I was actually thinking about you when I drank it. Was thinking, “you know who might like this? mj might like this!”
Yes, I would like to try some! Oh darn, we’ll have to do another swap :-)
You don’t have to swap anything if you don’t want. I can just send some to you (:
Swapping is way more fun!
Aha true :P just message me about it then? (: I am totally down for it!
Oh my word!! This is my first Butiki tea! SO excited!! :D :D :D
I only own one rose scented tea currently, and to me that’s enough. Rose teas all seem to be the same to me. But this one took me by surprise.
The smell was really strong which made me think it was just like any other rose tea.
But when I finally tasted it, the flavor was light and almost kinda creamy.
It’s a much more subtle tasting tea than Teavana’s rose tea.
This one is pretty good-I’m mainly just glad I got to try something from Butiki finally! (:
Thanks for the sample, Carol Who! ^^
And I almost forgot to say! It’s such a pretty tea to look at! Even when it’s seeping it’s pretty (: Wish I could post a pic to prove it, but you’re just gonna have to take my word for it!
Flavors: Creamy, Rose
Eh…let’s just say…Adagio has yet to impress me. Haven’t ever been "wow"ed by any of their teas. Probably just not for me. :/
Ost: I believe that a big part of their appeal for many people is the Fandom program and the ability to create one’s own blends. I don’t hear that many people raving about their standard teas… I bought a couple of the Zodiac series sets and have found that the tea is generally good but not great. The concept is more important, it seems, than the ingredients.
Yeah, I think you’re right! I mean, that’s how I found them. I bough a few of their fandom blends and hated them. xD I bought their Peach tea a few years ago, but it kinda tasted burnt to me…I even like Teavana better. I know…I’m crazy :P
Weirdo. I love my Adagio teas. Ever tried Foxtrot? How about Earl Grey Bravo? The Chocolate Chip, Birthday Tea, Blueberry Decaf and sadly discontinued Apple tea, masala chai, and they have excellent Egyptian Chamomile. :)
Eh, there teas weren’t anything that really interested me alone now that I’ve looked at so many other tea companies. I can get better teas cheaper. :P All in my opinion of course.
To each their own. Adagio is my first love so to speak <3
What companies do you like?
Have kinda fallen in love with DTT, H&S, David’s Teas, and Tealux. :O What about you? Other than Adagio of course haha
My mum is a big coconut fan. She used to always make these coconut chocolate macaroons. I didn’t like them at first because growing up I didn’t like coconut. But they grew on me. Which is good, because this tea tastes exactly like it!
It’s smooth and rich.
For once the coconut wasn’t too overpowering. The chocolate had a strong part in this tea. Definitely worth a try if you like chocolate and coconut! (:
Flavors: Chocolate, Coconut
Initially all I tasted of this tea was the woodsy rooibos taste. Which doesn’t bother me too much like it does with some people. But I’d be disappointed if that was all I could taste for the entire cup.
My uncertainty was calmed as I took another sip. There it is! That creamy, vanilla flavor I was looking for! (:
It’s not too strong, but just enough to make it a good cup of tea. I’ll have to buy this when It’s available next! Also, from the picture on Steepster, it looks like a cute tea with the little bugs and bats in it too! _
Flavors: Cream, Vanilla
Marshmallows? Caramel? Vanilla? This tea is freakin’ glorious!
I hope it will be available again sometime. I’d love to buy it. Seriously though, DTT is one of the best places for dessert teas. They know how to do it right.
Thanks, JennyFur for this wonderful sample!
Flavors: Caramel, Marshmallow, Vanilla
http://www.denstea.com/bnew-to-dens-teab-3-green-tea-sampler-for-novices-c-377_386.html
You should get this if you haven’t already. It’s $3 (with free shipping) and comes with samples of like 4 different green teas, one of which is a genmaicha that is very tasty. It also has houjicha, which is very roasty tasting.
I didn’t actually know it was free shipping! :O I will get that nowww. Thanks! :D
Yeah plus it comes with a coupon code for $3 off your next order of $15 or more, so it’s effectively free if you end up liking the teas. :D
Awesome! :D Thanks for the heads up! You’re helping me save a lot of money xD First with WP and now this. You’re awesome! Thanks!
I’ve been on a huge sample kick. I have like seven things coming in the mail, lol. Out of curiosity, what brand was the genmaicha that you first tried and loved?
Holy Shanghai. Where all did you order from??
I have no idea what brand it was. I guess *Albertocanfly*’s dad got it in Japan or something, so it’s all in a different language. xD Nothing from here I am sure haha
I have samples coming from Nina’s, Yunomi, TeaVivre, Green Terrace Teas, and Harney & Sons. And I’m still waiting on my mugs that I bought from David’s which just shipped even though I bought them over a week ago… And I just bought an ounce of Nutmeg Cream from Butiki that was apparently being held for someone so I got it for $5. Lots of mail!
Nice! :D Can’t wait to see all your tasting notes (:
Have you tried making your own? Its really easy. I make mine with green rooibos :)
I’ve never tried that. I’m not too good with making things. xD Does it take long?
madametj, do you mean buying the genmai and adding it to tea or do you mean making your own genmai?
Tehehe, glad I could get you into trying the Genmaichas :D so yummy:D
I still can’t believe you took a chance on sending me a GREEN tea. And I especially can’t believe that I LIKED it, albertocanfly! XD
No, it’s really fast! :P You just take a frying pan/skillet, heat it up, pour some (freshly washed, towel dried but still slightly damp) rice in it and keep moving the rice around the skillet until it turns into a toasty brown color(some of them will pop like popcorn, that’s normal). Then you mix the toasted rice 50/50 (or the ratio you like) with plain green tea. I use green rooibos instead of green tea because it’s caffeine free :P Hope that answers your question as well Cameron.
When you do it that way it’s sooo affordable.
Tehehe, I just packaged you up a sample of a green tea from Adagio… green and Adagio… a double whammy for you.. but hey, worth a shot:P haha.
madametj I had no idea that it was so easy! How awesome.. now I must acquire some brown rice and green rooibos..:P
Hey, well now that you surprised me with the genmaicha I will try pretty much anything else ya send. Haha you broke me down with that one, albertocanfly!
madametj that sounds really good! I will have to look into that…I have never been one to make anything really, but that sounds like it would be worth it. Thanks! :D
No prob!
Oh wow Madametj thanks! Tried it just now and it was a total success. So cool!
Glad it worked for you! :)