Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Green
Where to Buy: The Tao of Tea
Tea Description:
A delicate green tea with a clear, crisp flavor is paired with the heady, aromatic fragrance of Lotus, reminiscent of anise and vanilla.
Learn more about this tea here.
Taster’s Review:
I am truly amazed at how delicious this tea is.
I have been a fan of scented teas for quite some time, especially jasmine scented teas. In fact, jasmine has been my favorite for many years now, but I think that lotus has a good chance of dethroning my beloved jasmine after tasting this tea.
When I first saw the leaves, I thought they might be an Oolong, or even a black tea (they are darker in color than the photo above suggests, they are a deep chocolate-brown color), so I was glad that I checked on it before I brewed it, because if I had brewed it by what I saw, I think the water would have been too hot and I might have ruined this fantastic tea.
I steeped it at a low temperature (175°F) for 2 minutes, and the result was a pale golden colored brew – it is much paler than I expected with such dark leaves. The aroma is intensely floral – it’s very pleasing to the nose!
The flavor is superb. The green tea is a very delicate flavor, sweet with hints of vegetation. The lotus provides a delightful vanilla-y tone, just as the description above suggests, as well as hints of anise. It isn’t a snappy licorice flavor, but more of a gentle, sweet anise, softened by the creamy overtones.
This is one of those teas that goes beyond “pleasant” or “enjoyable” – this is a memorable tea, one that will make ordinary moments extraordinary and special moments even better.
I love this tea.
Very good article. I have only bought bagged green tea in the past but will try this as well!