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I was worried the matcha and sencha would fight each other, but they actually blend really well here. The vegetal sencha keeps it from tasting too heavy, and there's just a faint chocolate note in the background from the nibs. Steeped it for about two minutes and got a clean cup with zero bitterness

The first steep hits with that umami-forward sencha punch, but the cocoa nibs leave a subtle, roasty finish that makes the second cup even better. I’ve been brewing it cold in the fridge overnight and the blend stays smooth without turning bitter.

I was skeptical about cocoa nibs in green tea, but they don't overpower—the matcha gives it that creamy thickness while the sencha keeps the finish crisp and clean. The blend steeps up a gorgeous bright green and the nibs add just a subtle crunch if you let them float in the cup. This has become my