An energy drink without any sugar? Yes please! The Sencha Shot and Oolong Shot from Ito En are just the ticket!
(I like the Oolong Shot myself!)
Many thanks to Ito En for sending us samples of their teas!
UPDATE! Rona, a tea expert from Ito En, was kind enough to share why oolong is called a “blue tea.” Thanks, Rona!
Tea Information
- Brew Time: n/a
- Color: Sencha: medium yellow-green. Oolong: medium yellow-orange.
- Aroma: Sencha: typical green tea aroma. Oolong: oolong, with slight barley-like scent.
- Taste: Sencha: slightly earthy, not too strong. Oolong: slight fermented taste, again not too strong.
- Recommended For: People switching from coffee or energy drinks, mid-day pick-me-up.
Hearty oolong with fragrant citrus floral notes, Oolong Orange Blossom from Tropical Tea Company is perfect for waking up in the morning or as a delicious, subtly flavored iced tea. Plus, Tropical Tea Co. donates to a wonderful cause — bringing healthy, clean drinking water to children in Africa and across the world through filtered drinking straws from Water is Life — which makes each cup just that much sweeter.
Tea Information
- Brew Time: 3 minutes
- Measurement: 1tsp per 8oz cup
- Temperature: 195ºF
- Color: Reddish orange
- Aroma: Slightly sweet, floral/citrus fragrances
- Taste: Hearty, slightly fermented oolong with floral notes
- Recommended For: Iced tea, breakfast tea, floral tea lovers, oolong lovers
- Multiple Infusions: Possible; reduce brewing time - taste will most likely be much lighter with subsequent infusions.