Leaf Type: Green
Produced By PT Harendong Green Farm
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Taster’s Review:
At first glance, I wouldn’t guess that this tea was a green tea. The dry leaves look very much like a green Oolong, possibly a Tie Guan Yin. The leaves are rolled into tight pellets, just like a green Oolong would be.
However, upon closer examination, I began to recognize significant differences between this and an Oolong. The aroma is more like a green tea, with a fresh, distinctive grassy tone.
The tea infuses to a lovely pale green color, and the flavor is rich and the texture is broth-like. I wouldn’t call the flavor “grassy” exactly, at least, not in a bitter/grassy context. Instead, this has a sweet flavor with a savory vegetative note, like the flavor of a mild steamed vegetable. There are delicious nutty notes in the background.
This is very smooth and a pleasure to sip. As I continue to sip, I notice that the savory tones of this tea develop, enhancing the vegetative notes but not overwhelming the sweet flavors. A remarkable green tea from Indonesia, I am so glad I had this opportunity to taste it.
