Using Japan-grown toasted rice from Shizuoka Prefecture and May-harvested spring ichibancha, this organic genmaicha from the Kinezuka family is a bit of luxury for a reasonable price. One is sure to be pleased with the well-balanced roastiness of the rice (don't forget to enjoy the toasty aroma!) along with the fresh and grassy flavor from the green tea. Rich in Vitamin B1 as well, we recommend NaturaliTea's Genmaicha for those with active lifestyles. Because of the accessibility of genmaicha, this tea is also a perfect gift for someone who is just getting into Japanese tea. Recommended steeping: Steeping Techniques. Product Info Name: Genmaicha Brown Rice Green Tea Ingredients: Organic green tea leaves, toasted organic brown rice cultivated in Japan Cultivation notes (tea leaves): Pesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost. Region (tea leaves): Fujieda, Shizuoka Producer: NaturaliTea by the Kinezuka Family Type: Private cooperative operated by the Kinezuka family, whose own tea fields supply the majority of the tea leaves to the products. Established: 1976 as an organic farm Location: 1416-3 Takizawa Fujieda-shi, Shizuoka 426-0134 Japan About the Vendor NaturaliTea is a private cooperative of farmers managed by the Kinezuka family, whose own tea fields produce over 20% of the cooperative's teas. Based in the hills of Fujieda, Shizuoka, the cooperative was established nearly 40 years ago by Toshiaki Kinezuka. Farmers in the cooperative develop techniques together to grow tea, rice, and vegetables without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.
