Loved Sencha Ashikubo, what to try next?

[joannar]

Another question for the experts: I think what I liked about the Sencha Ashikubo from David's was the toasty aroma that came from it being dried in a wood-fire. So it has a hint of toast, but nothing so deep and robust as, for example, hojicha or genmaicha. Are there any other senchas that are prepared this way, or are they all steamed?

Happily awaiting my Den's order and have already been planning an order from O-Cha in the near future... eep!

[Chip]

Kamairicha goes through varying degrees of firing either with or without steaming. This is usually considered a variation of tamaryokucha, aka guricha.

Also, most sencha will go through a short "roast" at the end of their processing, this is usually not really detectable as a roasted flavor, but sometimes the roasting is more noticable without being overt. This is likely more due to accident than by plan as sencha is not characterized by roasted flavor.

You can also impart a toasty flavor to your sencha by giving it a very quick either pan firing or oven roasting. I have actually done this with less than desirable sencha-s, and actually made the teas more drinkable. I would not recommend doing this to a fine sencha, but to one that you already find that you cannot enjoy and is going to waste.

[entropyembrace]

Another question for the experts: I think what I liked about the Sencha Ashikubo from David's was the toasty aroma that came from it being dried in a wood-fire. So it has a hint of toast, but nothing so deep and robust as, for example, hojicha or genmaicha. Are there any other senchas that are prepared this way, or are they all steamed?

Happily awaiting my Den's order and have already been planning an order from O-Cha in the near future... eep!

Actually....I´m thinking you should try the 7132 from O-cha...Chip has been describing it as having a warm cinnamon bread flavour

[Chip]

Another question for the experts: I think what I liked about the Sencha Ashikubo from David's was the toasty aroma that came from it being dried in a wood-fire. So it has a hint of toast, but nothing so deep and robust as, for example, hojicha or genmaicha. Are there any other senchas that are prepared this way, or are they all steamed?

Happily awaiting my Den's order and have already been planning an order from O-Cha in the near future... eep!

Actually....I´m thinking you should try the 7132 from O-cha...Chip has been describing it as having a warm cinnamon bread flavour

Cinnamon RAISIN bread actually, has a definite dried fruit thing going on. I am about to open bag #2 of the stuff.

[Stentor]

Actually....I´m thinking you should try the 7132 from O-cha...Chip has been describing it as having a warm cinnamon bread flavour

Cinnamon RAISIN bread actually, has a definite dried fruit thing going on. I am about to open bag #2 of the stuff.

I can absolutely confirm this and it sounds like you would enjoy this tea as well.
I for one ordered more virtually right after the first sip.

[joannar]

OK, that settles it, placing an O-Cha order! Thanks guys.

[Noahnoir]

but watch out, they're only available in 40g bags.

[Chip]

but watch out, they're only available in 40g bags.

Which is actually a plus ... You can buy a little or buy a lot and not have to be concerned with rushing through the bag.