Genmaicha Yamasaki Green Tea is a specialty Japanese style green tea that is blended with fire-toasted rice. The fresh vegetative character of the green tea is imparted on the cup but it is tempered with the bakey-like character of the rice. There is a natural sweetness and almost chewy character to the finish of this tea.
Light, golden yellow liquor with a unique, toasty rice flavor tending sweet. A tea that creates conversation.
Luxury Ingredients: Green tea, Roasted + Popped rice
Small Batch Blended and Packed in: Canada
Tea(s) From: Japan
Region(s): Kagoshima Prefecture
Antioxidant Level: High
Caffeine Content: Low
Japanese Genmaicha Yamasaki Green Tea by Metropolitan Tea Co.
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Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup
- 1 heaping teaspoon loose tea or 1 tea bag
- 1 cup 7-9oz. (200-250ml.) heated water
- 160-185°F (70-85ºC) water temp.
- 1-3 minute steeping time
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About this Tea:
This is a specialty Japanese style green tea (normally a high grade of Japan Sencha) that is blended with fire-toasted rice. The fresh vegetative character of the green tea is imparted on the cup but it is tempered with the bakey-like character of the rice. There is a natural sweetness and almost chewy character to the finish of this tea. During the firing of the rice, it is not uncommon for rice to 'pop' not unlike popcorn, hence the pet name 'popcorn-tea'.
