I am not a tea snob, but I wanted try try out a new green tea flavor I had hear of, sencha. I'd had several green teas before- loose leaf is my favorite, but it's easier to find good blends in bags.
When I walked in, the place was bustling with Asians. How much more authentic could you get? ^_^ Anyhow, I asked if they would make me a sencha and they had a sealed jar of loose-leaf ready to go. In addition, I wondered if they'd be able to let me try another flavor of green tea side-by-side to compare. They brewed up two half cups of tea, and charged me for one.
Decent advice on which teas to try, and not a hint of snobbiness at my lack of tea knowledge. I had a really nice time. Thanks, STB!