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Genmai Cha

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Description

Green tea from Japan that is the 'snap, crackle, pop' of teas. Genmai Cha is an exotic Japanese recipe that combines popped rice and popcorn with tender and delicate green tea leaves. First used by peasants as a cost-saving measure, our 'Genmai Cha Pop' tea is now equally popular with modern urbanites. Both groups enjoy a refreshing cup that's both sweet and nutty.

Story

Unlike the affordable luxury it had become today, tea was historically a pricey commodity. The Japanese peasants found it difficult to afford much tea, and would mix it with roasted rice, which was abundant and cheap. Thus, they were able to squeeze more cups from the same amount of leaves. A recipe born of poverty, Genmai Cha had now acquired an uptown chic. This tea had outgrown its humble origins to become a favorite of many urban dwellers in both Japan and the West.

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Milan B.
Feb 8th '10

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"One of the best teas, very great flavor with nutty undertones. Can be resteeped once, awesome tea after large meals. "
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Chris S.
Feb 5th '10

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"There is a disagreement in my house about this tea. One member greatly enjoys its unique rich flavor, while the other is not sure about this savory tea. I would recommend it to people who want to try something a bit different."
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Tri .
Feb 5th '10

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"Love this tea! Nutty, fun, the taste reminds me of the ocean. The tea foams a little while it steeps and creates a very crisp flavor."
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Jason B.
Feb 3rd '10

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"Nutty flavor makes this quite unique. Great guest tea, always surprises. "
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Michele R.
Feb 2nd '10

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"This was ok, I guess. I wasn't quite sure about the salty aspect of it. If you really like toasted rice I guess you'll probably like it, since that's what I tasted the most of"
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Deidra H.
Jan 19th '10

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"Yum yum yummy! The tea and the roasted flavors are perfectly balanced, in my opinion. It's definitely not a customary taste when you're expecting "tea," it's very savory. I can see myself drinking this to keep from snacking in the evenings. "

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