Need recommendations to try new senchas and Gyo at O-Cha!
So I'm still new to all this but been a fan of mostly Japanese tea lately. I tried Miyabi, Yutaka Midori and Chiran sencha and I recently bought a small matcha kit. So for my next order I want to try new senchas and a gyokuro. Any recommendations on O-Cha? My wishlist contains Fukamushi Sencha Kaoru, Yame Gyokuro and Kabusecha. Not sure about kabusecha, is it cheap stuff? I also want to try an Asamushi but prices seems really high or really low so not sure what to make of it.
Re: Need recommendations to try new senchas and Gyo at O-Cha!
Good work on picking such a great vendor!
This is amazing from o-cha just ordered some more
https://www.o-cha.com/Uji-Asamushi-Sencha-aoi.html
This is amazing from o-cha just ordered some more
https://www.o-cha.com/Uji-Asamushi-Sencha-aoi.html
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Re: Need recommendations to try new senchas and Gyo at O-Cha!
Of all the different sencha he's selling, Kevin, the owner of o-cha, told me that his personal favorite is Uji sencha Miyabi.
I have tried it and really liked it as well.
I have tried it and really liked it as well.
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Re: Need recommendations to try new senchas and Gyo at O-Cha!
funny thing is, I have never been a huge fan of Miyabi. His Yutaka Midori on the other hand literally made me sit down ... it was so freakin' good.Bef wrote:Of all the different sencha he's selling, Kevin, the owner of o-cha, told me that his personal favorite is Uji sencha Miyabi.
I have tried it and really liked it as well.
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Miyabi is also a personal favorite. Chip always praises the YM yet while it's lovely prefer the Miyabi; splitting hairs really! Having tried most all of the online Green Tea vendors numerous times over the years all-around Miyabi comes out at the top.
From O-Cha, the Chiran sencha, organic and non are also lovely teas for the price. The Oku Midori is also a gem; emerald specifically.
These are of course personal preferences and should be referred to as such...
From O-Cha, the Chiran sencha, organic and non are also lovely teas for the price. The Oku Midori is also a gem; emerald specifically.
These are of course personal preferences and should be referred to as such...
Re: Need recommendations to try new senchas and Gyo at O-Cha!
Sweet just ordered some based on this postBef wrote:Of all the different sencha he's selling, Kevin, the owner of o-cha, told me that his personal favorite is Uji sencha Miyabi.
I have tried it and really liked it as well.

Re: Need recommendations to try new senchas and Gyo at O-Cha!
Got some. Its nice. But to my taste not incredible. Very fresh tasting though. I generally prefer my Fuka more intact as find the taste of the really broken up ones a little unbalanced giving everything at once. Just ordered some more Aoi. Damn I love that tea. Possibly my number one tea at the moment.
Re: Need recommendations to try new senchas and Gyo at O-Cha!
My longtime favorite is Chiran (Kagoshima). I used to get it from Ito En, now I prefer O-Cha for price and quality. I think currently he is stocking an organic and a conventional.
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Sounds good! Any thoughts on these two anyone? Not had either.joelbct wrote:My longtime favorite is Chiran (Kagoshima). I used to get it from Ito En, now I prefer O-Cha for price and quality. I think currently he is stocking an organic and a conventional.
Re: Need recommendations to try new senchas and Gyo at O-Cha!
I've tried the organic chiran from o-cha, and really liked it. Would definitely order again. 
