What's the best green tea flavor

submitted over 10 years ago by rakeleerOne of "The Damned"

I checked the "My first order" flavors list, but didn't see tea on there at all. For those in the know, whose got the best green tea flavoring?

I've considered making my own extraction, but I'd kind of like to see what's out there before I make my own. Looks like there's at least three... I guess I could get all three and try them myself, but interested in more experienced opinions.

Comments

3 points

by DrSnakensteinMDover 10 years ago

TFA is currently the best I have had, but its pretty tough to get it to play nice. Too much and it gets earthy. I posted a recipe in the monthly thread with it at 2.5%. Its not super present, but still leaves me with the same subtle feeling and slight taste that drinking green tea provides.

Avoid Flavour Art green tea. Its not good.

2 points

by a_randomless_chefover 10 years agoTobacconist

Agreed. It seems like TFA Green & FA Black - BINGO, while TFA Black & FA Green - NO GO

2 points

by PointZeroTwoover 10 years ago

I'd go for a hibiscus tea before a green tea. The green tea flavors don't always come out that good

2 points

by rlaitinenover 10 years ago

I've only tried TFA, but I really hope it's not TFA. Just today bought a quart of pg to make my own.

2 points

by Beastaclesover 10 years agoFrugivore

I've been using TFA green tea for a bit and am down to 1% and still not liking it much. I've tried it with citrus and is okay, Mixed with blueberry wild and dumped it. Hope this helps...

2 points

by grrumble66over 10 years ago

Depends on what kind of tea you're trying to do. I love good green tea. I've only tried TFA green tea but even up to 15%, it's close to a cup of good Sencha but a little dry, so I haven't tried any others.
I need a good Matcha flavoring...

2 points

by jakeabbottover 10 years ago

Matcha flavor is exactly what TFA green tea is missing. Do you think is possible to do an extraction of matcha?

2 points

by grrumble66over 10 years ago

I've heard of many successful attempts so I'm sure it's doable, just not sure I want to try with my expensive matcha. :P

2 points

by rakeleerover 10 years agoOne of "The Damned"

I was actually pricing that at a local store recently. Man, that stuff must be precious.