Tea: Kokang Green Tea
A Green Tea from Shan Valley
| Brand: | Shan Valley |
| Style: | Green Tea |
| Region: | Burma (Myanmar) |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Kokang Green Tea |
Reviewer: Amanda
Member since Oct, 2012
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 59 of Green Tea
✓ 182 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 8 of Shan Valley
✓ 8 from Burma (Myanmar)
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 59 of Green Tea
✓ 182 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 8 of Shan Valley
✓ 8 from Burma (Myanmar)
Review of Kokang Green Tea
July 2nd, 2014
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 7 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 73 of 100 |
| Very Good | Good | Good Value |
The aroma is quite umami (or savory if you are unfamiliar with the term) with strong notes of smoked mushrooms and vegetable broth. There is also an underlying sweetness with notes of honey and yeast. The aroma is interesting, it very much reminded me of mushrooms cooked over a grill, which I greatly enjoyed.
The first steep is fairly light and delicate, with notes of spice, smoke, and straw. These notes are present throughout the entire sipping experience, but there are also notes of caramel at the midtaste and a bit of asparagus at the finish. I am very curious to try the second steep and see if the delicate notes become stronger.
