Has anyone tried Den's Sakura Sencha before? it sounds really interesting but the description doesn't tell you anything about taste or aroma. and unfortunately, my sample kit from Den's didn't have it either :S
They were nice enough to include Tencha-kuki-houjicha though so I guess it's all good. ~40g of loose leaf tea for $3 is an awesome deal. not to mention that they now have $10 one with kyusu! I wish they had this before or else I didn't have to pay $25 for kyusu from o-cha...
in one word - pure bliss.
As a matter of fact I have been checking their website for about 4 months waiting for this tea. It is finally in stock.
Yes it is simply amazing. Better than ito en and TROT. I think I posted a message way back when I did not know about them. I think the recommendation was made by Chip - I could be wrong.
I am going to stock up on these and recommend the same to anyone interested in this tea.
As a matter of fact I have been checking their website for about 4 months waiting for this tea. It is finally in stock.
Yes it is simply amazing. Better than ito en and TROT. I think I posted a message way back when I did not know about them. I think the recommendation was made by Chip - I could be wrong.
I am going to stock up on these and recommend the same to anyone interested in this tea.
I really enjoyed this last year, I found it very delicate and lovely.
One of the first sencha that actually worked well for me.
One of the first sencha that actually worked well for me.
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Feb 21st, '09, 11:43
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Ahhh yes, discussion of Sakura is the first sign of Spring on TeaChat. If the discussion persists, Spring has sprung and Shincha will commence in 45 days. If the discussion dies out, it is 90 days til shincha!!!
Sakura is a fun tea for this time of the year. If I do not finish it by the time the cherry trees stop blooming around here, it will likely stick around til the following Spring ...
Den's is very good, very representative of this type of tea. I enjoy it quite a bit. Also, the leaf itself is pretty good unlike others I have had that looked like lowest grade bancha.
Speaking of Japan, a big box I have been awaiting just arrived, w@@h@@! No tea though.
Sakura is a fun tea for this time of the year. If I do not finish it by the time the cherry trees stop blooming around here, it will likely stick around til the following Spring ...
Den's is very good, very representative of this type of tea. I enjoy it quite a bit. Also, the leaf itself is pretty good unlike others I have had that looked like lowest grade bancha.
Speaking of Japan, a big box I have been awaiting just arrived, w@@h@@! No tea though.
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Feb 21st, '09, 12:52
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Ya'll are killing me. Just made my first order from Den's. Thanks for that.
***This organic blend is earthy & spicy, with a fragrant aroma & smooth flavor to captivate the senses. Naturally sweetened in the Kentucky sunshine & infused with natural energy. Equally delicious when served piping hot or crisply chilled.***
I got the green tea novice set with the green samples and the little kyusu... only 9.95 for first-time customers with a bunch of different samples... a great deal! Also the sakura sencha... and the gift set containing fuka midori and the kokoro kyusu... because I just really liked that black glaze.
I was tempted on some other things, but as I have a shipment enroute from O-Cha as we speak, I decided to restrain myself. It's looking like a green phase for a while.
Sarah
I was tempted on some other things, but as I have a shipment enroute from O-Cha as we speak, I decided to restrain myself. It's looking like a green phase for a while.
Sarah
***This organic blend is earthy & spicy, with a fragrant aroma & smooth flavor to captivate the senses. Naturally sweetened in the Kentucky sunshine & infused with natural energy. Equally delicious when served piping hot or crisply chilled.***
Feb 21st, '09, 14:18
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I started the process, you guys are just trying to finish me off while I'm vulnerable.Chip wrote:For someone who does swan dives on brick walkways, I think you are doing a pretty good job on the killing end all by yourself.kymidwife wrote:Ya'll are killing me. Just made my first order from Den's. Thanks for that.
O-Cha order?
O-Cha order:
--Chiran Sencha (100gm)
--Matcha Starter Kit with Organic Matcha "Kaoru", Uji Matcha "Kiri No Mori", Japanese-made whisk, ceramic whisk keeper, bamboo spoon
--Powdered Sencha
That and the Den's stuff should keep me nice and green until shincha season.
Sarah
***This organic blend is earthy & spicy, with a fragrant aroma & smooth flavor to captivate the senses. Naturally sweetened in the Kentucky sunshine & infused with natural energy. Equally delicious when served piping hot or crisply chilled.***
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