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shincha genmaicha
based on 105 reviews
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May 2025 harvest
$6
1.5oz
May 2025 harvest
$19
Genmaicha Shincha offers the sublime complexity of the early harvest plucking of crisp sencha leaves with the cozy, toasty notes of roasted rice. While the rice adds a soft nutty sweetness, the fruity, tangy apricot notes of the green tea leaves linger in the finish beguiling your palate. If you love all things Japanese, do not pass up this comforting yet layered precious early spring grown green tea.
Unlike the affordable luxury it has become today, historically, tea was 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 has acquired an uptown chic and is now a favorite of urban dwellers in Japan and the West.
Unlike the affordable luxury it has become today, historically, tea was 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 has acquired an uptown chic and is now a favorite of urban dwellers in Japan and the West.
Green Tea | Moderate caffeine | Steep at 170° for 2-3 mins
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Lore
Renowned for its unparalleled views of Mt. Fuji, Shizuoka is a prefecture situated on Honshu's Pacific coast. As the largest tea producing region in Japan, Shizuoka is responsible for growing approximately 40% of the ocha, or green tea.Shizuoka is home to unique terrain, mineral-rich soil, four distinct seasons, and adequate rainfall with dense coastal fog; all of the necessary elements for growing exceptional tea. Green tea plantations in Shizuoka date back to 1241 when a monk by the name of Shoichi Kokushi planted green tea seeds there that he has obtained while on a trip to China.