Comments about Teavana Sencha Green Tea:

I've been buying "high quality" sencha from Japanese stores for 10 years and the quality of the Sencha from Teavana beats them hands down. This is consistantly good quality, so for those who know Sencha give this a try. For those who think it tastes "grassy", "like spinach", or "like artichokes" need to stick to their fruity teas, since they obviously don't know much about true green tea.

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Some may not like the grassy flavor. Try this: steep according to directions and then add a nice piece of crystalized ginger to you cup. They ginger will give another depth to the flavor and aroma.

Comments about Teavana Sencha Green Tea:

I try to drink a cup a day. I like to have a warm drink, and am very sensitive to caffeine, so coffee and even black tea is out of the question for me. This is a quality green tea of the style familiar to daily tea drinkers in Japan. If you are looking for a tea with all the bells and whistles, this one will not be for you. This is a tea to sit and have a quiet cup. I found the tea to be a little strong, so I have begun using less than the recommended. When brewed properly the tea has a nicely sweet aftertaste, similar to the aftertaste of artichokes. I know that sounds weird, so I hope it doesn't put you off, just be certain to brew it correctly.

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I am a green tea fan, but both my sister and I didn't care for Sencha. We both noticed it smelled and tasted like cooked spinach. I like spinach, but not for tea. I have to admit, I became used to the smell & flavor after several cups, but I won't be buying this one again.

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I have tried many different types of green tea and this one is one of my favorites. I am a fan of gunpowder because of its smokey flavor. I have also had sencha in flavored teas. This was the first time I tried sencha alone. Upon opening the bag it smelled grassy, but that is just how green tea is. Even gunpowder, being a bit smokey, has the scent of grass to it. I have to admit though, when brewing this tea it smells pretty awful. I guess it will take some getting use to. The flavor, however, is simple and smooth. I added just a bit of stevia to bring out the flavor and iced it. This was the first green tea I have drank that is actually green in color! Overall, I will probably buy this again and make it a staple along with my darker teas for the morning. I just tried their mateavana and it's really awesome if you use to be a coffee drinker and want something more robust.

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I was a little taken back at first by this tea. When I opened the bag, the smell I expected was not there. What I can say is that it smelled similar to grass shavings. Maybe this is the general smell that comes along with green teas, as I've only really had green teas that are mixed with fruits and/or flowers. The flavor has the subtle taste of the smell and it's a taste I don't know if I can get used to. The smell is much stronger than the Organic Dragonwell offered through the site. Maybe it's a flavor I need to get used to.

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The Sencha has a unique flavor I was new to at first, but I reccomend you try it.

I think its good with any meal because it doesnt have an artificial flavor that clashes with foods.

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This is a delicous sencha perfect for anytime, hot or cold. I drink at least a pot a day. A little extra tip, you can grind up the leaves, which helps with diffusion and then it's easier to drink the leaves, too (which for health conscious drinkers, is an extra benefit).

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This tea is excellent, I usually steep this tea for a little over 1 minute and add only a little bit of sugar to bring the flavor out. I would recommend this tea for anyone that is curious about trying Green tea and doesn't know which one to pick.

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I didn't care for this at all. To me it tasted like drinking a cup of grass clippings. I guess I prefer flavored green tea.

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Priced right and just plain 'ol good! It's an uncomplicated tea with an honest flavor.

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A fine quality green tea--Like all green teas it can be bitter if prepared incorrectly. If they are steeped too long, in particular, they get very biiter. If you like green tea, this is a great everyday tea. I have also purchased the gyokuro from Teavana. And I find that to be much more "tempermental" in terms of how careful you have to be with preparation. So, for everyone but the tea experts, I would recommend buying this instead. The gyokuro was wonderful when prepared correctly--but for most purposes the sencha is fine. The nice thing about the Teavana stores, is that you can always try a cup before buying the tea.

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I'm addicted. This is a simple tea that has become a part of my daily existence. If you've never brewed green tea or haven't cared for it in the past, please consider trying this one, and PAY ATTENTION to the time and temperature of brewing. Too hot or too long make a bitter brew.