Ocha & Co. Organic Genmaicha Tea - Loose Leaf Japanese Green Tea - Genmai Matcha Roasted Brown Rice Blend - Premium Sencha Green Tea, 100g/3.5oz.

Also known as `Popcorn Tea'; this tea has nutty notes and can be enjoyed both hot or cold-brewed. High-grade first flush sencha is used rather than the more common lower grade bancha found in tea of his type. Plantation area: JAS certified organic, located at 400-600m above sea level (some of the highest in Japan) in the natural surroundings of the Southern Alps in Shizuoka, Japan. The temperature in the mountains drops rapidly in the evenings, slowing the growth of the tea plants and producing tea leaves full of aroma.

Small batches are shipped from the manufacturer weekly to ensure long shelf-life. This tea has also been vacuum-sealed immediately after being processed to seal in the freshness. Teas from Ocha & Co. were selected to represent Japan at the 2015 Speciality & Fine Food Fair at Olympia in London and a sencha from the plantation won first prize Japan`s top tea competiton in 2016

The Ocha & Co range is made up of the following high grade teas: Sencha, Fukamushi (deep-steamed sencha), Kabusecha (shade-grown), Reicha (asamushi & fukamushi blend for cold-brewing), Gyokuro (shade-grown) Kukicha (stems and twigs), Black Tea, Shincha (in season) and Matcha. The teas have been selected to strike a balance between quality and affordability. Some teas are now avaiable for Amazon FBA fulfillment but if not, are shipped Airmail the same day and only take between 7-10 days to arrive from Japan.