In addition to its well-known green teas, Japan also produces small quantities of black teas. It is a nice change from drinking too much matcha, sencha or gyokuro.
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| Japanese Black |
Type: Black Tea Producing Country: Japan Preparation: 95°C 3 Min
Dry Leaf: The small-cut pieces are herbaceous.
Wet Leaf: Cooked squash would describe the brew.
Liquor: The result is a reddish brown tea that is sweet, floral, malty and slightly astringent. It is comparable to good Ceylon and Kenya teas.
Tee Score: 4 out of 5
