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Hebing
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 Posted: Apr 28, 2007 9:01 pm Post subject: Resemblance |
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Hi everyone!
I am a sencha kind of guy but I just had my first Gyokuro and I have to say it was great! I never knew how different it could taste just by being grown in the shade. The thing is I am really interested in trying the Asa Giri, I have read many of the posts written about it but I would like to know how closely it resembles Gyokuro. I know it is made of Gyokuro leaves, but I am wondering how much the stems effect it. I love Gyokuro and the idea of the stems adding tartness really sounds good to me!
Any opinions would be appreciated!
- Dave |
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Kevangogh
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| Posted: Apr 29, 2007 2:17 am Post subject: |
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| Personally, I love it. It's very gyokuro but with a tartness to it. That's what I have been drinking around here of late. |
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Hebing
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| Posted: Apr 29, 2007 3:50 am Post subject: |
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| im going to have to get me some of that tea! |
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Sarthax
Uh, Can I Add Sugar?
Joined: 02 May 2007
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| Posted: May 02, 2007 2:28 am Post subject: |
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Good timing on this post. I just drank my first cup of Asa-Giri today.
This is nothing like a sencha or a kabusecha with stem. It has a smoothness, tart finish with a full flavor that fills your mouth and lingers It's not grassy like a sencha or bancha and not too astringent as some sencha I've had. The Gyokuro stem in Asa-Giri really does not add the same level of bitterness as you would think.
I used to hate stem in my cup, but after Asa-Giri i realize it can be a wonderful component to a good cup. |
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