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Genmai-Cha
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Manufacturer: Takaokaya |
As an avid video gamer and movie-watching couch potato I can't recall a time I did not have a good drink at my side. During the colder months of the year I tend to switch 
from cool drinks to hot drinks like coffee, hot chocolate, and tea.
When I first opened the individually packaged tea bag it had an interesting scent, not an unpleasant one, but it was definitely an Asian scent, reminiscent of cooked rice. Once I placed the bag in hot water the scent switched to a strong smell, in fact, the strong smell reminded me of Nori.
The taste was very subtle and mild in nature, on the whole, quite pleasant.
Overall, I would say this product is adequate, but the Nori smell alone would not qualify it for casual drinking. Regrettably, the smell overpowers the taste. Tea is a scent and taste experience, both must be pleasant and balanced. I would definitely categorize this tea as an acquired taste.
I would keep a box of this tea only to give visiting friends an option from the assortment of teas I offer.
The overpowering smell keeps this item off my personal drink list.
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| Inside the tea bag. Click image to enlarge. All product shots courtesy of Takaokaya |
