Premium 94 P.
Yoshi En has recently grown out of Sunday Natural to become an independent premium tea store. As part of this transition, some products may still be shipped in Sunday Natural packaging.
| Character | Classic premium genmaicha, pleasant toasted notes, fine meban bancha, alkaline, low in caffeine |
| Tea Garden | Renowned, small, family-operated farm in Ushizuma, Honyama |
| Terroir | Ushizuma, Honyama / Aoi, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Harvest | Between the 1st and 2nd harvests, May, 2023 |
| Cultivar | 100% Yabukita Rice proportion: roughly 50%; toasted rice from pesticide-free cultivation. Especially high-quality, sweet ise hikari rice variety. |
| Elevation | 450m above sea level |
| Steaming | Short (asamushi, 20 seconds) |
| Organic Cert. | Pesticide-free cultivation (organically-inspired cultivation, but not formally certified due to small farm size) |
| Laboratory Tests | Laboratory tested for pesticides (641 substances, as of 12/2016) |
| Grade | 94/100 p. (genmaicha category); Premium |
We source this genmaicha from a young and renowned organic tea farmer specialising in the production of classic Shizuoka sencha and high-quality bancha.
The high quality of this meban bancha is evident in the thin, attractive needles that look more like a sencha than a bancha. The rice has a vibrant toasted colour and is made from the ise hikari variety, which is sweeter than generic rice. This premium genmaicha has a classic character with well-balanced features. Exclusively made for Sunday.
Dark green leaves with light stem pieces; vibrant orange-red toasted rice
Saturated sunflower yellow
Genmaicha is a mild, low-caffeine Japanese green tea with roasted brown rice. The green tea used for Genmaicha is mostly Bancha, with premium qualities also using high-quality Sencha. The added rice is roasted, popped and then mixed into the tea, giving it a hearty, malty taste. The added rice makes Genmaicha a warming and very mild tea, making it particularly suitable as an accompaniment to meals and for cold days.
Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.
The tea field is perched high up above the Shizuoka River in Honyama, surrounded and protected by dense forests. The steep, southern-facing slopes receive copious sunlight and are shrouded in morning and evening fog that provide an ideal bracing climate for the growth of the tea plants.
This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm in Honyama. Sourced directly from the tea farmer.
2 heaped tsp per 100-300ml (60°C) water. Steep for 2 minutes. Suitable for several infusions.
High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.
The ideal teapot for this genmaicha is a brown kyusu or dobin for genmaicha (which allows it to develop a more full-bodied flavour). For a more neutral taste, a black tokoname kyusu with a fine ceramic strainer can be used.
The ideal tea caddy for this tea is one made from high-quality cherry wood (kabazaiku chazutsu; solid wood) or, alternatively, a more affordable airtight, double-coated tea caddy.
We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.
