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derk drank Matcha Ukitsu by Rishi Tea

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Only 1 cup left and I haven’t taken any notes, which seems to be the norm as of late.

The dry powder makes me happy with roasted nuts aroma. Whisked up, the tea is light in flavor and feeling. Light foam. Lightness in the body. It is not rich with umami, nor is it robust. It feels like a cool green stream which is incredibly vague (come on derk, it’s matcha, or course it tastes green and wet), but that’s what comes to mind. I prefer matcha with a more assertive personality but this is nice for times when delicacy of character is needed.

I did take my little setup to work and made a cup for a coworker who had been on a matcha Tik Tok train and was really wanting to try matcha but not wanting to buy from the grocery store. Matcha Ukitsu was of high enough quality and smooth enough in taste to not scare her away on her first try. Not having any experience with green teas before, she said it tasted softly of vegetables like soybean and bok choy. For me, the taste is firmly planted in a bed of young salad greens and wildflowers.

Flavors: Bok Choy, Floral, Light, Ocean Air, Salad Greens, Smooth, Soybean, Wildflowers

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I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

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100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

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59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possesses off flavor/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

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