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There are a ton of health aspects associated with Green tea. I’ve always had a hard time finding a good green tea that doesn’t leave my mouth with a strange woodsy aftertaste. I decided to try this particular tea 2 different ways and exactly as it’s recommended to brew. 180 degrees for 3 minutes. The first cup was brewed with no additions and the 2nd I added a teaspoon of honey. I never add honey to tea, but decided to see the difference. I’m not a fan of sweet hot tea but I have to say it was this was a pleasant surprise. The first unadulterated cup had a nice fragrance, an earthy, mossy smell I attribute to green teas but not over powering. I would drink if served to me, but would choose something else given the choice.

The second cup with the addition of honey was a soothing refreshing experience. The small bit of honey took away some of the woodsy flavor without adding a ton of sweet to it, almost neutralizing the earthy aftertaste without compromising the actual integrity of the tea. There was a hint of honey aftertaste that was much preferable to the cup without the honey. This was a cup I would happily make for myself after a long cold winters day or as a beginning to one.

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