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Fantastic when you get it right |
January 28, 2013 |
| Reviewer:
Anne
from Berkeley, CA United States
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Over steep Samovar's Ryokucha and it tastes like old grass clippings and burnt toast. Get it right, though, and you are rewarded with a lovely, aromatic infusion with a nice, light green grassy taste and a bit of toasty depth. Mind you, I'm much pickier than the other reviewers, so for me 30 seconds was too long. A small amount of tea and 15 seconds of steep time are all that's needed, after which the leaves can be resteeped at least 3 more times. The Vivid Brewpot is the perfect vessel, with water at 160 degrees F for the best experience. And a lovely experience it is. This is, so far, my favorite genmai cha.
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