Monday, December 3, 2018

Exotic Tea and Coffee

We found a great coffee and tea shop in Tokyo called Maruyama. Huge selection! I got a rare Chinese tea called mitsurankou; the tea leaves are only found in a small Chinese village named Shi Gu Ping. Only small amounts are made, and although it's popular locally, it's not really known outside of China. It has fruity undertones of mango and lychee. The dry leaves were in a small glass jar and came on a tray with a tiny pot, 2 thermoses of hot water, and a timer. You steep it yourself at your seat, which is a fun experience! It really gives you the opportunity to appreciate the rare tea leaves.