Genmaicha
Description
Tea: NaturaliTea Genmaicha
Grower: The Kinezuka Family
Origin: Nakayama Village in Fujieda: Shizuoka, Japan
Cultivation: Natural (Organic, but no certification)
Harvest Date: Spring 2013
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Genmaicha is one of Japan's most well-known green tea outside sencha. Genmaicha literally means "brown rice tea", and this version is made with premium green tea and 100% Japanese-grown sweet mochi rice. Some of the rice grains have popped into popcorn! This tea is a traditional blend, initially created as a peasant's tea. Rice was mixed in with then-expensive green tea to make it more accessible to the common man.
Now, genmaicha is one of Japan's most popular and well-known teas. It is a great introduction to the diverse world of Japanese green tea, with a sweet and nutty flavor with a rich savory warmth. It pairs well with food, and is great consumed at any point in the day.
Grown on the Kinezuka Family's all-natural farm. Headed by Toshiaki Kinezuka, NaturaliTea has been growing all-natural tea for 36 years in Nakayama Village in Shizuoka, Japan. Their teas are grown at an altitude of 350m (1150ft), with the Yabukita cultivar.
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Recommended Brewing Instructions: Use 2tsp (~4g) of leaves per 4oz (250ml) of water.
Brew for 1-2 minutes.
- 195F for a nutty-sweet profile with grassy flavors and full, savory umami.
- 205F for a rich, warming profile with very sweet, savory, and nutty flavors.
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