Mecha (tea)
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Type | Green |
Other names | Bud Tea |
Origin | Japan |
Quick description | Popular after-dinner tea made from early leaf buds. |
Mecha (
Popularity
[edit]Mecha's bitter qualities make it a good tea to drink after meals to cleanse the palate.
Flavor and aroma
[edit]Mecha is renowned for its depth of flavor, considerable astringency and bitter green aftertaste. The distinctive, sharp flavor and aroma of Mecha is often regarded as being as good as the best Sencha. The best Mecha produces an aromatic tea with a clear, soft yellow appearance.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "The Complete Guide to Mecha | Tealife". japanesetea.sg. Retrieved 2022-11-03.