Stems, leaves, twigs. If one were to grab a fistful of this and show it to a nontea drinker they might wonder what tree you grabbed it from nearby. It is very raw in its appearance. More so than any bancha I’ve seen before. The aroma is slightly marine and slightly herbal but both are very minimal in detection. It is not an in-your-face green tea like some are. It has a wildness to it with a bit of nuttiness.
Advent 2023. It’s been a day. I wasn’t enthused to try this tea at first because the aroma was too mineral and metallic. But it’s somewhat calming honestly. A bit nutty, a bit grassy.
