Japonica Tafe operates a regular booth at my local farmers market, and that’s where I got this lovely brew.  Pineapple Coconut Green tea is a flavorful blend of green tea with toasted coconut, orange peel and natural pineapple flavors.  When I bought this tea, I was just meandering through the market and asked to smell it – I love smelling teas – and they handed me the bag.  I said, “Thanks, but I really want to smell it first,” and was told, “You can smell it through the bag.”  And could I ever!  The delicious tropical, toasty flavor came through loud and clear, and I didn’t even need to open the bag to sniff it.  I bought it on the spot and spent the next hour with the still-unopened bag pressed against my face.  That’s how good it smells.

The Leaves… Simple rolled green tea leaves with shredded coconut and calendula for a sunshiny flash of visual appeal.

The Brew… It’s a dark golden cup with rich coconut aromas.  The pineapple aroma is in the background, but it’s there.  The taste is mild and tropical, but unmistakeably green.

The Experience… Great for sipping in the afternoon, it perks me up without making me too caffeine crazy.  But it’s a good tea to wake up to on a chilly Saturday morning, too.  One sip takes me to my own personal island paradise!