SKU 3005

Organic Genmaicha Yama

Green tea with roasted brown rice from Japan

CHF 18.70

A captivating blend of green tea and roasted brown rice, this traditional Japanese variety will delight with its distinctive roasted character. Legend tells...

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  • Infusion time 3'

  • Quantity 6 g / 30 cl

  • Temperature of infusion 75°C - 170°F

  • Time of the day All day

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Description

A captivating blend of green tea and roasted brown rice, this traditional Japanese variety will delight with its distinctive roasted character.

Legend tells of a 15th century samurai in Japan enjoying his tea when his servant, Genmai, accidentally spilled rice into the cup. Enraged, the samurai executed Genmai, but upon tasting this fortuitous combination of tea and rice, he became enchanted. To honour his servant's memory, he bestowed upon the tea the name "Genmaicha".

This compelling tea delivers equal pleasure whether served hot or chilled, and complements meals with remarkable harmony.

Special qualities

Origin: Japan

Tea colour: Green tea

Tasting notes

Liquor

Colour: light yellow

Texture: silky

Flavour: sweet

Notes: fresh vegetal, toasted rice

Suggestion of preparation

Prepare this tea warm: 


With the tasting set or a teapot: 3 minutes in water heated to 175°F.

With the kyusu or shiboridashi : multiple infusions


Prepare this tea iced: 


In a teapot or carafe: steep 10 g/0.4 OZ in 50 cl of water at room temperature 30 min. Remove the tea leaves and refrigerate.

Tea ingredients

green tea (Japan) and toasted brown rice