Got my third shincha package, this time from O-Cha. Along with the Kirameki, which I set aside for when I'm further along on the Kinari, I decided to pick up a package of their Sakura Sencha.Like shincha, sakura sencha is a once a year type of deal, coming out in the spring. It combines sakura, cherry blossom, leaves with sencha stems and leaves(some also include the petals, others flavor it with oils, I'd avoid those ones-re: oils, petals are fine) and tends to be relatively affordable.
While I'm not a fan of combining things with tea, this is one of those exceptions I'll always make. It's quite pleasant and, as the listing on O-Cha suggests, a great sencha to share with those who might not think themselves fans of green tea.
While, to be honest, I'm not sure how to describe the taste, my first impression is that of graham crackers. Just this honey, sweet, tiny touch of cinnamon, breadish quality. It feels like a snack, both in taste and lasting about 3 really good steeps, and that's what I treat it as.
While, to be honest, I'm not sure how to describe the taste, my first impression is that of graham crackers. Just this honey, sweet, tiny touch of cinnamon, breadish quality. It feels like a snack, both in taste and lasting about 3 really good steeps, and that's what I treat it as.
That said, I don't think I've ever heard someone speak poorly of sakura sencha, and, given it's limited run, if you can catch some still this year, I'd definitely recommend it!
I mean, even Batman likes it and he doesn't like much. ;p
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