Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Green
Where to Buy: Joy’s Teaspoon
Product Description:
Cherries play an important role in Japanese culture. The cherry blossom festival which takes place every year is beautiful to look at. The exquisite Sencha base was refined with high-quality sour cherries and a tempting cherry flavor. This blend is doubtless a real classic among the flavored green teas and belongs in every assortment.
Taster’s Review:
I contemplated saving this review for publication in spring, because when I sip cherry flavored green teas like this one, it inspires thoughts of springtime. But, I figured I could still channel my “inner springtime” with this tea, and enjoy it now even the weather tells me it is definitely NOT springtime.
But that’s OK. I’ve got all I need from spring right here in my teacup. The green tea base is delicate and sweet with a smooth, creamy taste to it. It supports the flavors of cherry well, and I’m happy to report that the cherry here tastes authentic. It doesn’t have that off-cherry kind of taste, and those who have experienced that off-cherry taste know exactly what I’m talking about.
Instead, the cherry flavoring here is light, with a pleasing sweetness and an ever-so-gentle hint of tart. And, I think it is that sour cherry flavor that gives this tea its sense of authenticity … it tastes very much like a real cherry, and not cough syrupy.
A delicious way to celebrate spring, any time of year!
