I would like "what are you talking about? tea is tea. what is good tea and what is not".
I never understood why anybody would waste a good amount of money on some tea leaves which taste the same (bitter and weird smelling).
I wasn't a tea drinker (i was more into sodas hahahahhaha) until about 3 years ago.
my first tea was Dilmah Jasmine tea which I could hardly touch anymore nowadays.
then I started getting tea from Japan, Taiwan etc etc and I became an addict. I can't say I am an avid tea drinker, what does avid mean anyway, but I need to drink my tea at least 2 glass a day or I will get sleepy and bad/gloomy mood.
Here are some teas I'd tried.
European/western tea:
- English Breakfast
I only drink this tea when I don't want think about or taste anything strong or delicious. It's too bland for my tastebuds.
- Earl Grey
My favorite earl grey tea is from Twinings. I love to leave a pack open in a cupboard and everytime I open the cupboard the smell is just heavenly.
I tried Dilmah's earl grey and I must say I dont like it.
Chinese tea:
- Oolong
- Tie Guan Yin
- Jasmine
- Chrysantemun
- Xueya
- Pu Erh
Japanese Tea:
- Gyukuro
- Sencha
If you ask me what is a good tea, I still need to learn a lot. as of now what is good for me is what I like. LOL.
- Matcha
Matcha is bitter in taste and some may not like it due to it bitterness.
When we were visiting Arashiyama early this year we went to a garden belonged to a late Japanese movie star and had matcha tea with cake and it was sooooo good against the cold weather.
Few years ago we visited Kinkakuji temple in the summer and also had matcha tea with cake in the garden and it was also really good.
So I think matcha tea is good for every season, hot ot cold.
and what's with Japanese with tea and garden anyway?
- Houjicha
When preparing this tea, it will only takes few second to brew as the tea will become very dark and the taste will be too thick.
I like this tea after a hearthy meal or oily food.
Oh yes, I also tried India Masala tea which I spit out after a sip. Too much.