genmaicha green tea blend

type: green

origin: japan

region: shizuoka

ingredients: green tea rice

caffeine: medium

price level: $$$$

The original type of genmaicha was developed hundreds of years ago by Zen monks who mixed green tea with the browned rice stuck to the bottom of their cauldrons. Soon after, roasted rice was blended with sencha or bancha by tea vendors throughout Japan where it became a popular household green. Tasting Notes: Golden infusion with a toasty aroma and nutty flavor