Tea Series Challenge: Day 12

Hello and Welcome to Day 12 of the Tea Series Challenge!

Today I went with a more simple and classic green tea.  So classic, in fact, that I made sure to time the steep and stick to the timer.  My tea this morning is a “Jasmine Green,” a “Rare, exceptional Chung Hao tea, scented with jasmine flowers.”

The words “rare” and “exceptional” made me a little nervous, and are part of why I haven’t chosen this tea sooner.  I was really nervous about ruining it somehow, which is why I decided to stick to the timer so well.  

Sometimes, even when I use the timer, I have a habit of walking away to do something else and I’m not always there exactly when the timer goes off.  Today I stayed close and watched it like a hawk.  That tea bag left the water as soon as the timer told me it should.

Spoiler: the tea isn’t bitter at all!  I am perhaps more excited by that than I should be as an adult who has been drinking tea for decades.  

Anyway, moving on, ratings time:  

Appearance/Color

So I made green tea in a green mug.  What really stands out is how yellow-brown it is.

Aroma

The jasmine is a prominent scent, although I would never call jasmine a strong or intense aroma.

Flavor

The flavor and taste is really about how the aroma is; the jasmine is in every sip.  At the same time, it is also very definitely a green tea.

Body or Mouthfeel

As is usual for green teas, or at least my opinion of them, this is watery and not overly smooth or soft in texture.

Astringency/Structure

What really shines through here are the floral tones of the jasmine.

Aftertaste/Finish

Some of the jasmine remains, but so too does the general sense of green tea-ness.

Conclusion

When I chose my tea this morning, I wanted something more subtle and not overly intensive.  This met my expectations, without being bland, which was a pleasant experience this morning.