Green Tea Forum

Ryanfrizz · Posted: Sep 05, 2008 11:02 am Post subject: Yutaka Midori vs. Miyabi

Hi, i'm new to this sight and this is my first post so go easy on me, heh.

Ok, i just placed my first order from o-cha, it was the Yutaka Midori. I've been reading the posts, and i've been seeing a lot of people saying the Yutaka Midori is the best, and i've seen a lot of people saying the Miyobi is the best, so i'm wondering, what is the best to YOU in your opinion, and make sure to explain why.

-Ryan

okimasa · Posted: Sep 05, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: Re: Yutaka Midori vs. Miyobi

Kevangogh · Forum God Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 916 Location: Japan

I think the Miyabi is more aromatic and has more flavor. The YM is greener and still has plenty of both. They're both great, just different.

Oni · 2nd Degree Black Belt Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 213

I always categorized the tea taste by agrotypes, so I can recognize a few teas that are from the same plant, and most of the teas share some caracteristics, but for now two of the teas I`ve tried were unique in taste and aroma, weren`t similar to none, the Y.M. that had a citrusy aroma, and by the way the only downside of deep steaming is that the taste is a bit sacrificed for intensity and aroma, and the other was Seiryu from Horaido, that had a similar taste to dry salted algae (seaweed), and this taste was kept till the last infusion so it was a basic taste, not an aquired aroma, or something ephemere.

Ryan · Sensei Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 475

Is Yutaka Midori better than Miyabi? Is Miyabi better than Yutaka Midori?

Question: Is Larry Bird better than Michael Jordan?

Answer: Both Yutaka Midori and Miyabi rock. Miyabi is a very grassy tea though - so if you don't like grassy, miyabi isn't your cup. if you DO like grassy, miyabi is what you've been searching for, your entire life.

Ryanfrizz · Posted: Sep 07, 2008 4:57 am Post subject:

Yay!!! my tea came in the mail today, and, the aroma is EXELENT, just about to make some of it.

Now all i have to do is order the Midori...

Ryanfrizz · Posted: Sep 07, 2008 4:57 am Post subject:

o, and thank you for the insight

Ryanfrizz · Posted: Sep 09, 2008 7:49 am Post subject:

I just realized that i said the Midori, i meant to say the Miyabi. Sorry 'bout that.

Chip · Posted: Sep 09, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject:

Ryanfrizz · Posted: Sep 10, 2008 7:15 am Post subject:

Ya, i know what you mean lol.

okimasa · Posted: Sep 10, 2008 10:22 am Post subject:

I figure I only have enough Yutaka Midori for one more set of infusions Crying or Very sad

Ah well, I have another fukamushi on the go right now and the Yame Gyokuro should be coming later in the week!

FataliTEA · Posted: Sep 12, 2008 4:09 am Post subject:

Yutaka Midori is great, Miyabi is great. Sometimes I like YM more, sometimes I like Miyabi more. The shincha of both were amazing.