Blind Assessment: Fine, uniform plucking standard with an appealing fresh, floral aroma. A light green liquor with subtle notes of apricot, gardenia and ginger in aroma and cup. Clean, fresh mouthfeel with a rich, concentrated finish.

Notes: Sample Tea Company is a specialty tea blender located in Anytown, State. Shincha is the year's first harvest of Japanese sencha green tea (shin means "new", and cha means "tea"). Shincha hails from the Kagoshima region, where it was harvested in the middle of April.

The Bottom Line: A fresh, fragrant green tea that will appeal to those who….