Genmaicha: Green Tea Blend, Sachets, Onyx Coffee Lab

This tea is a simple combination of Sencha tea grown in Kyoto, Japan and toasted brown rice. The humble origins of this tea blend comes from post WWII Japan where toasted rice was added to "stretch" a tea during uncertain and difficult times. Over time, it has grown into a popular staple in the tea world served both hot and chilled. Its distinct mildness with nutty and toasted character is refreshing and balanced.. Available in two sizes: 15 or 70 Sachets Origin: Kyoto, Japan Process: Steamed, Roasted & Popped Elevation: 550 Meters Cup: Toasted Nut, Steamed Rice, Umami Story Like many popular teas, genmaicha has an origin story rooted in folklore. It has been said that on a fateful morning in 15th century Japan, a group of samurai was meeting to discuss a war campaign. A clumsy servant, called Genmai, was pouring the tea when some grains of rice accidentally slipped from his sleeve into the cup. Beyond the fable, genmaicha is also found in Japanese history during WWII. When re