Features:

• Genmaicha is green tea with well-roasted and popped brown rice (genmai)
• The antioxidants in green tea are believed to reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease
• Genmaicha should be made with boiling water and should only steep for short time
• Net Wt. 14.01 Oz. (loose tea).
• Product of Japan. From Uji , Kyoto

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Kyoto has been holding the reputation as the birthplace of high quality of tea. The plant is flourishing especially in Uji, which is located on the south in Kyoto, for the reasons: "Rich nature and environment suited to the cultivation" and " Tradition rooted on this area ". Ujinotsuyuseicha Co., Ltd. is an Uji-based manufacture, having the aim at spreading our tradition through tea to all over the world. ----Genmai Cha is an exotic Japanese recipe that combines popped rice and popcorn with tender and delicate green tea leaves. First used by farmers as a cost-saving measure, GenmaiCha remains to be one of the most popular tea in morden Japan. Genmai Cha has less caffeine and tastes less astringent. GenmaiCha brings together the refreshing lightness, sweetness and the distinctive taste of roasted rice. To prepare, Boil water, warm the tea port. Add one tablespoons of leaves (about 4g) to cup. Pour hot water. Steep a while then serve. Tea can be re-infused.

Rating : - This one grows on you
I bought this based on others reviews. The first time I tried it, I wasn't sure about it. It wasn't what I expected. But I bought it and wasn't going to waste it. It is now my favorite. I used to drink coffee all day as I worked at my computer. Now I drink Genmaicha.