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Genmaicha Sencha
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Name: Genmaicha Sencha Matcha
SKU: 1391
Price: 10.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Super Premium 97 P.

SKU

1391

An absolute rarity: our genmaicha is made with 1st harvest sencha honyama + toasted rice of the special ise hikari variety + ceremony grade organic matcha from Nishio. All from pesticide-free cultivation. 100g

Genmaicha with premium 1st harvest (ichibancha) sencha honyama
Finished with high-quality ceremony grade matcha from Nishio (100% 1st harvest, granite stone mill, particle size of 10μ)
Flavour: soft umami taste and pleasantly stimulating
Especially high-quality and delicately sweet rice of the ise hikari variety

Character	The same tea as our pure, aromatic Genmaicha Sencha Honyama, yet milder with a pleasant matcha-based umami and sweetness; refreshing, activating, revitalising
Tea Garden	Renowned, small, family-operated farm in Honyama
Terroir	Ushizuma, Honyama / Aoi, Shizuoka, Japan
Harvest	Sencha: 1st harvest (ichibancha), May, 2023 Tencha: 1st harvest (ichibancha), beginning of May, 2023
Cultivar	Sencha: Yabukita Matcha: Granite stone mills in Nishio, particle size of 10μ Rice: Approximately 60% toasted rice, sweet ise hikari variety
Elevation	450m above sea level
Steaming	Short (asamushi, 20 seconds)
Organic Cert.	Pesticide-free cultivation
Laboratory Tests	Radioactivity (08/2018) Pesticides (12/2016)
Grade	97/100 p. (genmaicha category); Super Premium 95/100 p. (matcha-iri category); Super Premium 91/100 p. (sencha category); Premium

In stock

We source this genmaicha from a young and renowned organic tea farmer specialising in the production of classic Shizuoka sencha and high-quality bancha.

Flavour

This fine genmaicha is made with a 1st harvest sencha and finished with a top-quality organic matcha from the prime terroir in Nishio. These teas pair perfectly with the distinctive toasted rice of the ise hikari variety, which is has a more rounded sweetness than generic rice. The result is a mild Genmaicha Matcha Iri that is very refreshing and revitalising. Exclusively produced for Sunday.

Leaf

Beautiful with match tea leaves and toasted rice

Cup

Bright green

Genmaicha is a mild, low caffeine Japanese green tea that is blended with roasted rice. The tea leaves used for genmaicha are typically of the bancha type, although premium genmaicha may use sencha as a basis. The added rice is roasted and popped before being mixed into the tea. The result is a savoury and malty flavour. The added rice makes Genmaicha a warming and very mild tea, making it particularly suitable as an accompaniment to meals and for cold days.

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements. Likewise, all the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.

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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.

Cultivation & Processing

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 genmaicha is made with a 1st harvest sencha as well as an excellent organic matcha from Nishio (stone mill ground): an exquisite and rare combination.

Single Origin

This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm. Sourced directly from the tea farmer.

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2 heaped tsp. per 200-300ml (55-60°C) water. Steep for 2 minutes. Suitable for several infusions.

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot for this tea is a violet banko kyusu with a fine ceramic strainer, which can best bring out the taste of the fine amino acids. Alternatively, a black tokoname kyusu can be used, which serves as a suitable all-rounder for green tees.

Recommended Storage

Ideally store in a quality tea caddy made from cherry tree bark (wooden, kabazaiku chazutsu) or an airtight, double-coated metal tin.

Test results

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.

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