ITO EN Can Green Tea 'Sencha Shot'

Tea Information:
Tea: Sencha Shot
Type: Green Tea
Packaging: Ready To Drink - Can 6.4 fl oz
Company: ITO EN
Purchase: Here
Description: Brewed from premium Japanese loose tea leaves, Sencha Shot uses an advanced, deeper brewing method that yields both a high content of natural catechin tea antioxidants and a more full-bodied green tea taste.

Contains 152 mg of Catechin Tea Antioxidants per 6.4 fl oz can - 5 times more than the average ready-to-drink green tea based on the USDA Database for the Flavonoid Content of Selected Foods

• All Natural


• Unsweetened, No Calories


• Vitamin C # No Added Color or Flavors


• No Genetically Modified Ingredients


• Brewed from Premium Loose Tea Leaves


• Imported from Japan

Ingredients: Purified Water, Green Tea, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid).

Tasting Notes:
Steeped Tea Smell: a very strong vegetal odor, sharp
Flavor: smooth, vegetal
Body: Full
Aftertaste: very astringent, bitter this needs a chaser

I don't like greens, and no surprise, I did not like this canned sencha.

I purchased this while grocery shopping, I want to have ready to drink teas at work in my lunch. I had this at lunch, so it was cold as my lunch was kept refrigerated.

Rating: 1/4 leaves


Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing






I purchased this product. All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

ITO EN Loose Leaf Hojicha Green Tea 'Vanilla Hojicha'

Tea Information:
Tea: Vanilla Hojicha
Type: Hojicha Green Tea
Packaging: Loose Leaf
Company: ITO EN
Purchase: Here
Description: Admirers of vanilla will find lots to admire in this new "spin" on Japan's classic roasted tea. A balanced blend of stem and leaf reveal warm toasty notes. An affable companion to desserts. Appealing to many for its low caffeine content.

Steep Information:
Amount: 2 teaspoons
Water: 500mL @ 212°F
Tool: Breville One-Touch Tea Maker BTM800XL
Steep Time: 1 minute
Served: Hot

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell:
MilitiaJim: Ricey woodness
AmazonV: Vanilla paint thinner
Steeped Tea Smell: vegetal, vanilla
Flavor: sweet, vegetal, light vanilla
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: vegetal, bitter
Liquor: translucent green orange brown

It was naturally sweet, and only slightly vegetal. I wanted to try a Hojicha, and i like vanilla. It's not bad but it's not really something that I want to make again.

I purchased this at a tea shop inside of a grocery store in New Jersey.

Refrigerate after opening, seriously?

Rating: 2/4 leaves


Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

ITO EN Loose Leaf Oolong Tea 'Rose Oolong'

Tea Information:
Tea: Rose Oolong
Type: Oolong Tea
Packaging: Loose Leaf
Company: ITO EN
Purchase: Here
Description: ITO EN's House Oolong beckons with colorful flecks of dried rose petals. You'll discover a subtle floral aroma, a graceful addition to our carefully balanced Oolong blend.
Ingredients: ?

Steep Information:
Amount: 3 tsp
Water: 750ml filtered water brought to 195°
Tool: Breville One-Touch Tea Maker BTM800XL (Oolong, Medium, Auto start)
Steep Time: a little over 3 minutes
Served: Hot

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: vegetal, floral
Steeped Tea Smell: vegetal, floral
Flavor: floral, slightly (but pleasantly) bitter, vegetal
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: vegetal
Liquor: translucent honey yellow-brown

Purchased at Mitsuwa for $7.50

A good cup of tea, but not amazing. I'll gladly enjoy the rest of this tea, but I can't see myself craving it. I am also not a rose fan.

Rating: 2/4 leaves


Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

ITO EN Company Bottled Green Tea 'Jasmine Green Tea'

Tea Information:
Tea: Jasmine Green Tea
Type: Green Tea
Packaging: 2 L bottle
Company: ITO EN Company
Purchase: Here
Description: Green Jasmine is green tea that has been infused with the natural scent of jasmine flowers by alternating several layers of the flower within the green tea leaves prior to the brewing process. Exuding a distinct refresing taste, Jasmine tea has nerve-calming and relaxation effects and also helps promote fresh breath. Unsweetened, and zero calories, Green Jasmine provides more than 100% or more of the daily value of Vitamin C. High in antioxidants. "Drink for your self®" to taste the distinction of a beverage alternative that is healthy and designed for an active lifestyle.
Ingredients: Purified Water, Green Tea, Dried Jasmine Flower, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid).

Tasting Notes:
Steeped Tea Smell: jasmine, vegetal green tea
Flavor: astringent, bitter, jasmine, vegetal
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: bitter, astringent
Liquor: honey yellow-brown

Bought at Mitsuwa

Served iced from the bottle, I think it's a good prepared, store bought, iced tea.

I would buy it again as a pre-made, but not as a preferential to loose leaf.

Rating: 3/4 leaves



Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing