“This is the last of the samples from the DAVIDs order I placed a few months ago. Don’t tell me it’s time to get more… Straight senchas are usually a bit too grassy and vegetal for me. This one’s...” Read full tasting note
“I haven’t had this one in a while so it was a nice treat to steep it this morning. At first something went wrong… The tea brewed to a yellow color (it should brew green) and was much too bitter. ...” Read full tasting note
“Oh, this is good. This is really good. I really cannot stress enough that I do not need more tea. But I have a problem. I always need to keep a comfortable amount of my favourites on hand and I...” Read full tasting note
“David’s favourite. It’s no surprise that David steeps a pot of this beautiful Ashikubo green each morning. With soft notes of fruits and an almost buttery undertone, this is one of the most prized...” Read full tasting note
A premium sencha
If you’re a lover of Japanese sencha, this rare export is a must. It comes from the stunning Ashikubo valley in Japan, and is dried the traditional way – using wood fires. As a result, it’s milder and less grassy than regular senchas. Admirers point to its characteristic fruitiness and to the hint of toast that comes from the firing process. Most say they can’t go a day without it.
DavidsTea is a Canadian specialty tea and tea accessory retailer based in Montreal, Quebec. It is the largest Canadian-based specialty tea boutique in the country, with its first store having opened in 2008.