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View all teas from China →Taste Experience: Organoleptic Profile of Pomegranate Green Tea
Discover Pomegranate Green Tea, which takes you on a sensual journey through freshness and fruity zest. This special blend, carefully selected by Teemaailm experts for the Estonian tea enthusiast community, offers a harmonious balance between the traditional lightness of green tea and the exotic juiciness of pomegranate. The organoleptic profile of this tea is truly versatile and inviting.
The aroma bouquet is immediately captivating, offering notes of fresh green leaves intertwined with the clear scent of sweet and slightly tart pomegranate. In some nuances, a delicate floral undertone can also be detected, adding refinement to the complexity. This is an aroma that promises a vibrant and invigorating taste experience.
The taste first reveals the characteristic slightly herbaceous and refreshing profile of green tea, which quickly gives way to the juicy and vibrant tartness of pomegranate. This fruity note is not overly dominant, but rather balances the slightly bitter nuances of green tea, creating a pleasant harmony on the palate. The infusion is light to medium-bodied, leaving the mouth clean and fresh.
The liquor color is light yellowish-green, transparent and bright, reflecting the tea’s purity and freshness. The aftertaste is long and refreshing, echoing the fruity notes of pomegranate and leaving the palate pleasantly lively for a long time. This tea is ideal for those seeking an exciting and vibrant addition to the traditional taste of green tea, offering new discoveries with every sip. Teemaailm has selected this just for you, to offer the best quality and unforgettable taste experiences.
- 🍵 Utensils: Use a gaiwan or a smaller teapot to enjoy the benefits of the Gong Fu Cha method.
- 🌡️ Water temperature: Heat water to 75-80°C. Water that is too hot can make green tea bitter.
- ⚖️ Tea quantity: Use 5-7 grams of tea per 100-150 ml of water.
- 💧 First “awakening rinse”: Pour water over the tea and immediately discard (5-10 seconds). This opens the tea leaves and cleanses them.
- ⏳ Subsequent steeping times:
- First steep: 15-20 seconds.
- Second steep: 20-25 seconds.
- Third and subsequent steeps: extend steeping time by 5-10 seconds each time.
- ☕ Enjoy: This tea withstands multiple infusions, offering new nuances each time.