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November 14, 2004
PanAsia Green Tea
Name: PanAsia Green Tea
Kathy's Rating: 6.5/10.0
Company: Harney & Sons Teas
Origin of tea: Japan and China
Price: ~$3.50/5 sachets (.27oz)
Tea form: Loose bancha green tea and chrysanthemum in silken sachets
What they say: A delightful blend of Japanese Bancha and big white chrysanthemum flowers from China create a light, clean tasting delight.
Preparation method: Use slightly below boiling water and pour over sachet. Steep for 3 minutes.
Review: This tea is an interesting blend of Japanese bancha - coarse tea - and chrysanthemum flowers. I have had just bancha tea or just chrysanthemum tea before, but not both in the same infusion. The taste of the green tea is much stronger than the chrysanthemum - I could barely taste the chrysanthemum notes. The overall taste is like drinking a light green tea, which is very good if you're in a contemplative mood or just want to relax. I think this tea would be even better if the chrysanthemum taste was stronger (by adding more chrysanthemum flowers, not by adding flavoring), which is why this tea was not rated higher than its current 6.5/10.0.
Posted by Kathy at November 14, 2004 09:43 PM