Delicious green tea with a light jasmine flavor
587758
One of my favorite green teas (along with the luxury bag version of the same). It has a warm, light flavor that is not too bitter and has just the right amount of jasmine to give it a sweet finish.
3982062
Love this tea! Light green tea with rich sweet Jasmine flavor. My favorite for afternoon. Wonderful with honey.
2174725
I just recently fell in love with green tea lattes. I had my first one at Starbucks a month ago. I loved it more than coffee!  I don't like sugar in my drinks, though. The latte I had was a little sweet. I also am used to drinking good Japanese senchas. So I decided to start making my own.

I did a little research and purchased this product for several reasons:
* I understood it was not bitter.
* I wanted a high quality product to start with, so I would know what some of the best matchas taste like first. I probably won't be able to buy this expensive matcha for daily use, but I after having it I can shop for other matchas that I like for that purpose.
* I wanted a Japanese tea.  For many years, I haven't had a Chinese tea that I like. They all have a bitter tang on my tongue.
* I wanted tea that was grown far from Fukushima.

I made my first matcha at home from this tea. It was a little clumpy (I didn't do a good enough job of mixing and don't have a whisk yet) but the tea came out just fine. It was very delicious and smooth tasting. I got to the end and realized, I don't even want milk with this tea. I just want to drink this tea plain with water. It's that good. There was absolutely no bitterness. It was just a gentle flavor. So very lovely.

I really am very pleased with this little tin of tea, yet was really surprised by the small amount of tea that you get. When you empty the tea (it is packaged in plastic) into the tin, it comes to about 3/4 full. It's a very very small amount for the price. This particular matcha will be saved for a treat.

I have to say I feel quite nice after this wonderful tea.
3710507
I am not a big fan of green tea.  My boss offered this tea for me to try, and I loved it so much.  I ordered a 6 pack with auto shipments.  I love the flavor of this tea as it has sort of a fruity flavor.  I enjoy the tea with a small amount of stevia with a small amount of unsweetened Silk almond milk.  Thank you Yogi!
951904
WOW there is a lot of tea in the bag. I won't run out of this delicious brew for a long while! I love that the flavor is just a bit lighter than regular Earl Grey tea, because it's perfect as a light ending to the day. I find myself looking forward to it every evening before I settle in for a good book. Just two spoonfuls in my tea diffuser and some hot water later and I am in fragrant, tasty heaven. The smell that greets you before you take your first sip is just perfect - you can smell the classic bergamot notes but there is also the lighter, fresher taste of Rooibos in the cup too. I love that it's caffiene free so that I can enjoy it worry-free before bed.
462015
I have tried many different ceremonial grade matcha teas and this has been my favorite. I drink a cup every morning so I occasionally try a lower priced tea and I am always disappointed. Taste of Kyoto is bright green, has a wonderful aroma and tastes delicious.
I cheat and blend mine in a large mug with an emersion blender - froths up beautifully. Make sure your water is not too hot as that will cause bitterness in the best of matchas.
This price initially seems high but if you look at the price per ounce it is very reasonable for such high quality.
I don't know why people are complaining about the packaging. I think it is great to have a pouch within the tin. You just need to be gentle when folding the pouch back over or you will dust everything with your precious green powder!

This will continue to be my matcha of choice.
3019712
UPDATE: The first batch of these I tried was wonderful and full of lovely green tea flavor (vegetal and somewhat flowery). The next batch I got had an almost seaweed-like flavor to the green tea. The mochi is tender, soft and gooey and the filling is very smooth. It's a pity they don't seem to be able to get a consistent supply of good green tea, otherwise these would receive 5 stars.

Original review: I love trying new things and I'm very glad that I tried these green tea mochi.  Two of these make the perfect afternoon snack with a pot of tea, green tea or otherwise.  The green tea flavor of the mochi is very nice and entirely without the odd seaweed taste that you find with some green tea products.  In fact, the flavor of these is very slightly floral and the actual mochi part (the outside) is not at all overly sweet.  On the other hand, the filling is a bit sweeter than I would like it to be, but not enough so to subtract a star.

Two of these sweet mochi, which have about the same number of calories as one candy bar, with a pot of tea takes care of my late afternoon hunger and stays with me so that I'm not starving when I eat dinner, so I tend to eat less at the evening meal.  They also do a great job of curbing that craving for something sweet that we all have.  Definitely a win all the way around!

Recommendation for a tea to go with these mochi: Jasmine and Lavender Green Tea from Coastal Serenity (coastalserenity.com).  If you don't want to buy from them, any good jasmine green tea will do, just add about 1/8 part culinary grade lavender blossoms to the jasmine green tea.  The combination of the lavender and jasmine with green tea is very tasty, as well as calming, and the aroma therapy properties of all three are calming as well.  Treat yourself and enjoy!
442935
It's been almost a month since I had the oolong and jasmine coconut green tea. I recieved both product in exchange for an honest opinion and I love the tea so much! I love the aroma of the both of them. The green tea have a hint taste of coconut and it's so smooth. And the Oolong has a delicious spice taste I enjoy drinking the oolong at night before bed. The shipping was on time which is always a perk! All in all I will definitely be buying this brand in the future.
2336039
This my first experience with green tea and I have to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed it. The tea has a wonderful jasmine fragrance to it and a very subtle taste. I also love the whole experience of preparing the tea. The company shipped the tea in a nice air-tight container, and although the shipping was not the quickest, it was not unreasonable either.
385255
I enjoyed this jasmine green tea. It is not as fragranced as some of the jasmine tea I had before. It would be a 5 stars products if it had a nice floral scent to it. The taste is nice and light as long as you don't add too much tea. I usually like a nice light brown color for the perfect taste. I do wish that this product was a bit cheaper. I received this at a discount in exchange fore my honest and unbiased review.
12058
I have purchased this tea for quite a while and it is the best tea out there for Jasmine Green Tea. The taste is not overwhelming and the finish is smooth and sweet. I have never had any snails or other "non-leaf" items in my tea! Besides, if it comes as a tea bag, how can the snails be in the bottom of your cup?? Shouldn't they be in your bag? I think you should wash your cups more often, or step away from the pipe!
3729170
This flavor tea is one of the best I have ever had. I usually only get jasmine tea when ordered at a Chinese restaurant because the jasmine teas I could find to purchase have not been good quality. Mighty Leaf, however, exceeded expectations.
281257
Product arrives in a sealed package within the tin & even comes with a nice little plastic clip to better seal the delicate tea from the air (the clip is slightly smaller than the bag, you'll need to fold it slightly to get it to fit. Comes with a cute little instruction card telling you how much tea to use: 4-5g (~0.17 ounces or 1 teaspoon for us U.S. folk) of the tea with ~250ml (about 8 ounces of water).  Meaning with this product sending you ~50g, you'll be getting 10 fresh servings from this - however, it even tells you that you can re-brew each serving 2-3 times (I will be testing this shortly), making for a greater sum of 20-30 individual servings!

You'll want to heat your water to just short of boiling as boiling water will scalding the delicate leaves! About 70-80 C or 158-175 F is what the brew instruction card included in the tea recommends.

***It is a loose leaf tea - so you'll need either a tea ball, empty tea bags, or to filter the tea to avoid chewing on tea leaves.***

I didn't smell the tea until after it was brewed, wow! Nearly knocked my socks off - so lovely! A sweet, clean and unprocessed/non-chemical aroma that almost hints at being Jasmine like and the typical earthy signature of green tea.

I accidentally over-brewed my first cup by five minutes, but found that it was not bitter at all (unlike what you'll encounter with many American name brands). A very floral flavored brew, with a nice clean, earthy after tone. I tested the tea without any sweeteners of any kind and feel it's pleasant enough to drink 'straight', but if you do need to sweeten it - it would be better complimented with agave syrup or honey (grain sugar would almost be too cloyingly sweet for this lovely and delicate blend). I regularly drink a green tea with toasted rice and am use to a strong and slightly bitter brew - this was very light and refreshing, leaving me looking forward to the next cuppa' and to perhaps share it with a friend or two.

I prefer green tea (and most any tea) hot - but for the sake of review, I let it cool (read I got distracted and forgot about it for an hour) and iced it. Very nice still! The floral scent is much more subdued, but it still have a nice, smooth but crisp earthy taste that a good quality green tea should have.

Overall: I would recommend this tea wholeheartedly to any tea lover - and twice over to anyone who enjoys the delicate notes and flavor of a bold green tea. If you aren't familiar with tea, but are trying to purchase a nice brew for a friend or family member (trust me, much as we appreciate the thought put into a purchase of the store "tea assortment package" of flavoured teas shops stuff into a cute Christmas themed packages for "easy gifts" to give, most of those teas are very bland or bitter, often of poor quality (and flavour) and will be hidden in the back of the kitchen where it is forgotten about, then only to be sneered at when accidentally discovered on a unfortunate cabinet excursion for that tin of beans "you though you still had".....or served to friends who don't have the complex taste required to realize the cup of tea they're drinking is swill and they should be insulted at you giving them something so close to urine; *I was raised in the South and taught to graciously accept gifts even if they're awful) ....*ahem* as I was saying - this while more expensive, is certainly going to be more appreciated and avoid causing your friend/loved one the facial strain of attempting to tell you how much they "love it" while their left eye twitches slightly.

**I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.** I would however pay full price as it really is very good.
2098430
This is a wonderful tea. My tastes in tea (I am a total addict) have gravitated increasingly to Japanese green teas of various types. This is a very fine Sencha; the producers should be proud of their product. The package arrives vacuum-packed (this is a good thing for freshness), so looks small, but when you cut the top, it expands a lot. It's a good value for quality tea. Despite the directions for making this the Japanese way (more tea, lower temp water), I prefer less tea, maybe 3/4 - 1 tsp per cup, with water just off the boiling point. And I steep longer, maybe 2 minutes. Adjust these factors to suit your own taste. If you appreciate good green teas, you will like this. If you drink Lipton's, move along.
990045
Have you ever tried Black Tea and thought darn why do people bother drinking tea?
Have you ever wanted to taste something smooth and light yet flavorful similiar to
Green Tea you may have tried at your grocery store?
Well look no further this White Tea (Organic) is a great light hearted but bold tea.

The flavor profile is somewhat complex but not heavy on your stomach/gut.
Packed with natural antoxidants (polyphenols) and even vitamins from essential oils.
The fact that you can brew a cup or two and drink before eating is great.
I am a fan of Green Tea and I found out about "White Tea" and said I have to give it a chance.

It's similiar to Green Tea's crisp and light refreshing effect.
White Tea is less processed compared to Green Tea
And Green Tea is less processed compared to Black Tea.
Basically White Tea packs more healthy stuff yet having a great boldish flavor and aroma.

Green Tea tends to have a vegetal flavor profile and some people maybe turned off by that.
But White Tea has a nice unique aroma and flavor.
It's almost hard to describe I'd say it's more close to "Earthy" / "Sweet" / "Fruity" etc.
Like it's not just one thing it's a unique blend made from White Penoy leftovers.

The batch I received of this Organic Tea matches up the flavor profile/aroma
and even the color brewed it's "Shou Mei Tea" (a white tea).
It's close to being inbetween White and Green tea but it's most definitely not green tea or black tea.
I'd consider it White Tea. It has a unique flavor profile yet it's easy on your stomach.

There is no "vegetal" taste like Green Tea. And it's not has heavy as Black Tea.
I would buy another packet again when I run out/low. Give it a try.
Also this bundle is a deal compared to other Shou Mei White Tea packs.

Here is a brief description of Shou Mei:
Shou mei, often translated longevity eyebrows, and sometimes spelled sow mee, is a type of Chinese white tea.

Shou mei tends to be made out of larger, more mature leaves, and contains relatively fewer tips or leaf buds, although the portion of tips can vary considerably within this style. Although it is usually classified as a white tea, the brewed tea tends to be darker in color than most white teas, reflecting an increased level of oxidation.

Shou mei is usually described as richer and bolder in comparison to other white teas.
The flavor and aroma is sometimes described as more similar to that of oolong tea than other white teas.
Shoumei is a white tea that is produced from naturally withered upper leaf and tips, with a stronger flavor reminiscent of lighter oolong teas. It is mostly grown in the Fujian Province or Guangxi Province in China.

Because it is plucked later than Bai Mudan (White Penoy),
the tea may be darker in color, but it should still have a proportionate green color.
Some lower grades of Shou Mei may be golden in color with a lot of black and red leaves,
making a darker brew with more depth.
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This tea is somewhat ubiquitous at most Asian markets or specialty stores. I find the taste very pleasant and the jasmine very nicely balanced. It's easy to abuse this tea with over-steeping with little-to-no ill effects. While it may not be a transcendent experience for tea drinkers, the cost per ounce for a very good jasmine tea puts it almost alone in a sacred category where price and flavor work together for the consumer's benefit.

*As a side note to some of the reviewers who were shocked by this tea being green...good lord, go back to the CTC (cut torn crushed) bags of chemically oxidized and fermented crap you love so much and don't come back until you develop some taste. And knowledge of tea- for example- jasmine tea has been almost exclusively green for thousands of years. I don't mean to snob it up too hard, obviously I like this tea in part because it's a good deal...but my god...at least don't write an entire review about how ignorant you are about tea and how for some unfathomable reason you blame amazon.
2556358
This jasmine green tea is my favorite and I love being able to buy it in bulk (I drink A LOT). I HIGHLY SUGGEST TRYING THIS! It has a strong floral aroma, but a light floral aftertaste that is just divine!