Tea: Zhejiang Purple Bamboo Shoot 'Zi Sun Cha' Green Tea
A Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis) from What-Cha
| Brand: | What-Cha |
| Style: | Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis) |
| Region: | Zhejiang, China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Zhejiang Purple Bamboo Shoot 'Zi Sun Cha' Green Tea |
Reviewer: Amanda
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 182 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 26 of What-Cha
✓ 8 from Zhejiang, China
✓ 100 from China
Review of Zhejiang Purple Bamboo Shoot 'Zi Sun Cha' Green Tea
September 4th, 2014
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 10 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 93 of 100 |
| Outstanding | Excellent | Good Value |
The aroma of the dry leaves is intense and complex, it is one of those teas that when I open the little foil package I am slammed with aroma, no need to stick my nose into the pouch, the aroma comes to me. There are initial notes of hay, a touch of spinach, and bit of tomato leaf, and a finish of sesame seed. As I sniff further (and breath on) the leaves sitting on my little display dish, I start to notice a savory sauteed mushroom aroma that grows the warmer the leaves get, it is a mouthwatering aroma.
The first steep is light and savory, it starts out with notes of spinach and sauteed mushrooms, this transitions to a gentle sesame taste. The finish is surprisingly sweet and floral with a sweetness that lingers like cane sugar. I certainly think this is a good start!
