Genmaicha — Japan

Originally created in Japan hundreds of years ago when Zen monks mixed green tea with rice stuck to the bottom of their cauldrons, Genmaicha is now a staple, household beverage in Japan and a rising trend in cosmopolitan centers around the world. Japanese green tea and fire-toasted rice fill each cup with a nutty, filling, uniquely Asian flavor. The satisfying, smooth, warming flavor of this tea makes Genmaicha a popular diet aid.

INGREDIENTS: Green Tea and Toasted rice.

This tea is made from 100% natural ingredients.

ORIGIN:

The tea comes from the April harvest in Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan.  The rice is harvested in Autumn and comes from several perfectures in Japan.

QUICK BREWING GUIDE:

Water Temperature: 180°F

Leaf to Water Ratio: 1 tablespoons per 16 oz

Steep Time: 2-3 minutes

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS:

General Guide:

Add tea leaves to a teapot, fill-your-own tea bag or infuser basket.

Use 1 to 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) of leaves per cup (8 oz) of water. Adjust to taste.

Bring fresh, cold water to a rolling boil, allow it to cool slightly, then pour water over tea leaves and cover.

Infuse (steep) leaves 2-5 minutes; 3½ minutes is a good average that works well for most tea types. Do not oversteep or tea may become bitter. If you prefer strong tea, simply use more leaves.

Remove bag or infuser from water or strain leaves. Enjoy!

Water Quality: Tea is only as good as the water used to prepare it. Avoid distilled or unfiltered tap water, which can limit tea’s flavor. Bottled spring water or filtered tap water is ideal.

Water Temperature: Most teas taste best when prepared with water around 195˚F (just below boiling); however, some teas require a lower temperature or they may become bitter.

CAFFEINE: LOW

PRODUCT SIZE & WEIGHT:

NET WT (per tin): 2.62 oz (74 g)

Our elegant, embossed tin is designed to keep tea fresh and full of flavor.

A tin of this tea contains approximately 36 teaspoons / 12 tablespoons of loose tea. The number of servings per tin varies depending upon the type of tea, leaf size, and desired strength (amount of tea used).

The tin itself measures 6.25 inches tall, 2.75 inches wide and 2 inches deep.