What is tea scenting?
Have you ever felt soothed or uplifted by the flavor of tea when you drank it? Aroma is one of the essential elements of tea. There are two types of aromas in tea: the natural aroma of the tea itself and the added aroma, known as “scenting” ( chakko).
First, let’s talk about the natural aroma of the tea. This aroma is characterized by the tea’s variety, cultivation method, and processing techniques.
In this article,In this article, we introduced Oriental Beauty, which is characterized by its honey-like aroma produced by pests! Such distinctive aromas can also be found in Japanese teas. For example, the tea variety “Shizu 7132” has a unique aroma reminiscent of cherry leaves and is one of the popular green teas among teplo’s official tea leaves.
Regarding the second type, “flavoring” (chakko). While tea is a product made from processed agricultural products, some people might not associate it with added fragrances. However, to enjoy a delightful aroma, many teas, especially black teas, are flavored after processing. The fact that tea is flavored is not necessarily negative; throughout tea’s long history, various ways to enjoy different aromas have been developed.
For example, the iconic “Earl Grey” tea is made by adding bergamot aroma to black tea.
Though tea might seem like a highly formal and rule-bound world, it has also been a field of experimentation with various enjoyable flavors throughout its history.
It’s important to enjoy tea by relaxing and savoring what you find delicious. This could be a key point in appreciating tea. Future articles will introduce interesting tea leaves and the history of flavoring.
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