Decided to order from Kettl as I’ve heard so many good things from so many people about their senchas. I must say, I am quite impressed from this first sample! This stuff is the sencha most like gyokuro I’ve had, and the richest I’ve had as well. Also somewhat similar to Chinese greens in a strange way. Basically no grassy flavor like lots of Japanese greens.
It has this prominent savory vegetal note that I can’t quite place. But it’s really amazing. So smooth, with a thick mouthfeel like gyokuro. Lasts 6 infusions. No bitterness or astringency. Incredibly clean. I would guess this is a medium-steamed tea.
Year: 2023
Origin: Yame, Fukuoka
Cultivars: Blend
Dry leaf: Savory, vegetal
Wet leaf: Same
Flavor: Savory, vegetal, broth, artichoke, roasty, thick, butter
Flavors: Artichoke, Broth, Butter, Roasty, Savory, Thick, Vegetal
