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Cameron B.
Verified Buyer
Oct 2, 2014
Visually, it definitely looks like chunks of dried root, similar to dried ginger root or something similar. Dry scent is quite earthy and musty with some similarities to hay or straw. Maybe a bit of bran? There were no instructions regarding steep time or water temperature, so I just went with boiling for 5 minutes, which is what I generally do for herbals.
Brewed, it smells pleasantly roasty and reminds me of sunflower seeds or peanuts in the shell, and maybe bran flakes?
AHHHH I HATE WAITING FOR TEA TO COOL!
Ahem. The taste reminds me of peanut or sunflower seed shells. Somewhat musty, somewhat roasty, a bit woody? Definitely dead-on for sunflower or peanut shells. There’s a bit of similarity to houjicha but with less roast and more wood. Interesting, and not at all unpleasant! And apparently rich in fatty acids!
Haruna Y.
Verified Buyer
Apr 26, 2013
STAFF FAVORITES BY HARUNA (4/23-4/29):
Some might know that recently Gobocha or Burdock tea is gaining popularity in Japan, thanks to a doctor who claims burdock tea has many health benefits. Now I can see Gobocha everywhere! But before the Gobocha became this popular, I was a fan of this tea because of its simple and earthy flavor.
I love Yamane-en's Gobocha because the burdock is cut in small pieces and can be eaten as I drink the tea. (I usually put 1-2 teaspoon of Gobocha in a mug, and then pour 200-300ml hot water)
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