The Spice Hut - Genmaicha Green Tea, with Caffeine - Toasted Roasted Brown Rice, Makes 80-100 CUPS - 8oz Resealable Airtight Pouch

Gen Mai Cha "brown rice tea" / Gen Mai Cha is a traditional Japanese favorite. Brown Rice is toasted &amp; roasted, and then blended with steamed green tea. The toasted, nutty flavor of rice balances very well with the fresh grassy flavor of the green tea. Ancient legend surrounding this tea involves a great samurai warrior and his servant, but all tales aside, this tea is one to be remembered for exceptionally unique and satisfying taste<br><br> It’s sometimes referred to as "popcorn tea" because a few grains of the rice pop during the roasting process and resembled popcorn. It was also used by people fasting for religious purposes or who found themselves to be between meals for long periods of time. The sugar + starch from the rice cause the tea to have a warm, full, nutty flavor<br><br>Tea steeped from Genmaicha has a light yellow hue, is mild + combines the fresh grassy flavor of green tea with the aroma of the roasted rice. Although this tea is based on green tea, the recommended way to brew this tea is different: the water should be at about 176–185 °F and a brewing time of 3–5 minutes is recommended depending on desired strength <br><br>In South Korea, a very similar tea is called hyeonminokcha (현미녹차; "brown rice green tea"), while the word hyeonmicha (현미차), which is a cognate of genmaicha, refers to an infusion of roasted brown rice in boiling water. <br><br>Green tea leaves are non-oxidized and are pan-fried or steamed just after harvest, followed by rolling + drying. Green tea is rich in healthy antioxidants, egcg, and flavonoid quercetin. <br><br>Tea bags are convenient, easy to use + perfect when you're on the go. Grab a cup + hot water. No need for a strainer, tea infuser, steeper. At Spice Hut we never crush our tea leaves when packaging them into tea sachets. We delicately place our fancy premium whole leaf tea into pyramid shaped tea bags allowing tea leaves to fully expand, release pure flavor, aroma + health benefits.

• TRADITIONAL GENMAICHA -- Our Gen Mai Cha is always made with toasted brown rice, which delivers a sweeter, richer flavor; cheaper varieties will be made with toasted white rice
• PURE, LOOSE-LEAF GREEN TEA -- Smooth, steamed, Japanese Sencha Green Tea
• ANTIOXIDANTS -- Contains powerful healthy antioxidants; Polyphenols and Catechins for overall health and wellness