Mighty Leaf Tea

Great bedtime tea. Soothing, tasty, and just an all around feel good tea. Steeped with boiling water 5-6 minutes.

I like this more when not comparing and contrasting with other green teas.

Probably my least favorite from the tea tasting. It’s good, but I much prefer http://www.steepster.com/teas/takaokaya/genmai-cha to it.

I finally got around to another cup of this, and this time brewed it strongly based on my last tasting note. This cuppa wasn’t watery, it was quite definitely a green tea with a slightly earthy taste. I liked it!

A bit watery taste, but you know you’re drinking green tea. A bit of an aftertaste.

I hadn’t had this in a while, and apparently my tastes have shifted. Or maybe it doesn’t hold up well over time? I still caught the earthy tones I tasted the first time, but just doesn’t stand out as what I’m looking for when I want to have a cup of green tea. I could, however, see how this one might grown on you if you gave it a chance. I’m just not sure that I’m interested in working that hard to like it.

On another tea note, one of my twitter friends shared an article with me this morning, that I think you might like: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/jan/31/tea-drink-alexander-mccall-smith It’s by Alexander McCall Smith on his tea addiction. :)

I appreciate the lower caffeine dose, and could see this as an evening cup. It’s darker than the rest of the Japanese green teas in the sampler pack, and earthier.

good, but a bit weak

earthier than the sencha deep roast, but still a classic green tea taste.

This was my favorite of the tea tasting. It’s strong, and what I expect my green tea to taste like.

Rich and bold with aggressive ginger flavor and peppery aftertaste. Cocoa emerges slowly. Great.

I combined lemongrass with other fruity teas (some White Monkey, a hint of orange dulce, some african nectar), and cold brewed it! So refreshing especially with some squeezed mandarin oranges.

You can find my review here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJmz_hta_HM

Mmmm, perfect for a spring or summer day. Would be great iced…this is one I will have to buy.

I bought this on a whim, initially finding the concept a bit strange, as Vanilla Bean was something I had always associated with coffee beverages. I found it a different and interesting experience, but overall a pleasurable drink. I was a bit disappointed by how few times I could re-steep, but this certainly did not detract from the novelty of this tea.