Salty

A subtle minerality. Linked to soil and sea.

Salty is the rarest basic taste in tea. You notice it more as a subtle minerality, linked to the soil and sometimes to the nearby sea.

Often found in

• Wuyi Yancha · Oolong · 95–100°C
  Mineral, roasted and deep, with notes of dark fruit and a long finish.
• Genmaicha · Green tea · 80–85°C
  Savoury and toasty, with a fresh green undertone.

Brewing tea: temperature and steeping time