yanagi premium green

type: green

origin: japan

caffeine: medium

price level: $$$$

Japanese teas are popular because people like the aromas, flavors, and even the elevated levels of anti-oxidants. We offer Yanagi as inexpensive alternative to some of the more costly greens, so you can enjoy Sencha flavors at a lower price. Dry Leaves: These are large green leaves, mostly medium green but with some lighter colored stalks. This tea looks like Sencha, but larger. That is because it is the 'rejects' from the Sencha made in May. Liquor: The liquor is a pale light green, similar to most Senchas but light. The big leaves account for the lighter color. Aroma: Yanagi's aroma is a lighter version of most Sencha: spinach and nori seaweed with the backnotes of toast. This is contrast to a tea it might be confused with: Bancha. However Yanagi has none of the grassy aromas found in Bancha. This is because it is made in the Spring like senchas. Bancha is made later. Caffeine Level: Caffeinated Body: This a medium bodied green tea. Flavors: Steamed leaf vegetables like spinach or tatsoi with some roasted flavors. Brewing Time: 1 to 2 minutes Brewing Temperature: 160° F