Our fine Japanese genmaicha is a mixed green tea with a 50 / 50% split of roasted brown rice and sencha leaves. The tea leaves (on the bush) are exposed to direct sunlight, giving the tea a distinct flavor that blends well with the roasted brown rice. It is energizing yet low-caffeine.
Information:
Source: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Best Before: Use as quickly as possible.
Storage: Store in a cool dark place. Frequent opening of the bag will result in loss of flavor.
Ingredients: Green tea, brown rice
Preparation:
1. Measure 5 g tea leaves into a Japanese teapot.
2. Cool boiled water down to 85℃ / 185°F.
3. Pour warm water into the teapot and tea cups.
4. Pour water back into boiling pot and maintain 85℃ temperature.
5. Place tea leaves into Japanese teapot.
6. Pour 250 ml / 8.5 oz of warm water over tea leaves in the teapot.
7. Steep for 30 seconds.
8. Pour an equal amount of tea into each cup.
❖ This tea goes 3 steeps. For the second and third infusions, use hotter water and brew shorter. All steeps will present a different flavor.
