Mauna Kea Roast Green

In 2001, Camellia Sinensis (tea) was re-introduced as an agricultural crop in Hawaii.   Today, fine artisan teas are available from several small-scale tea farms, mostly located in the Big Island of Hawaii.  The one drawback of Hawaii grown teas may be their affordability.

The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest but the youngest in the Hawaiian island chain.  It is composites of five volcanoes.   Mauna Kea Tea Garden is on the slope of Mauna Kea volcano, which erupted about 4000 years ago.   The tea plants at this Garden are grown according to natural farming principles.

This 2013 harvested green tea is roasted and not steamed during processing.  It brews a bright and macadamia-color liquor.   It contains low caffeine and does not turn bitter like some green teas.   It exudes the spirit of aloha and is easy to drink.

Mauna Kea Roasted Green

Type:  Green Tea     Producing Country: USA    Preparation:  85°C 2 Min

Dry Leaf:  The flat, olive green leaves vary in size. Their aromas are mild and toasty.   They are very light in weight.
Wet Leaf:  It is interesting to observe the wet leaves that have the appearance of waterproof coatings.
Liquor:      The flavors of the bright and attractive tea include sweet butter cookies and toasted grains.  It is mild and barely has any astringency.  

Tee Score: 4 out of 5