anji bai cha 2 oolong_rare This tea is thick and

This tea is thick and dense

Visiting the Goishicha producer at his factory in Kochi

with gentle earthy variations that make each piece unique

and tapering walls render them surprisingly light in the hand

has been tempered by time

anji bai cha 2 oolong_rare This tea is thick andAnji Bai Cha, the white tea from Anji that is, in fact, a green tea, stands out not only for its counterintuitive name, but also for its unusually high amino acid content, which gives it a remarkable umami depth. The needle shaped, pale green leaves showcase this beautifully: a first sniff from the pouch offers vibrant aromas of freshly cut grass, with a delicate peppery lift. In the cup, the liquor reveals bright, vegetal notes of crisp leafy greens,