Name: Kilinoe Green Tea
Brand: Narien
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You can also listen to an interview with the this tea’s farmers/producers by clicking here.
Type: Green tea, organic
Form: Loose leaf
Review: Tea from Hawaii? Yes indeed! The product of Big Island Teas in Hawaii, this artisan green tea is both interesting and a great introduction to green tea for newbies.
The strange-looking, wiry dark green leaves have a deep, vegetal nose, and infuse to a pretty, green liquor. The tea has a buttery quality to it, with no real astringency. It is full bodied and rich, though it almost lacks the structure to keep from becoming flabby. Almost.
I served this tea to a friend who does not like green tea. He was surprised that he liked it so much (so was I!). I also found that it doesn’t become bitter, even if it has been steeping a long time in a glass.
I look forward to trying more tea from Hawaii, particularly as the tea gardens develop their terroir. Kilinoe green is a great start!
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I’m pleased to see yet another positive review of this American tea. They’ve surely done something right with their green.
Their black is really great too, Jason. Review coming soon.