Hojicha Genmai

Hojicha GenmaiHojicha Genmai is a Japanese roasted green tea mixed with roasted brown rice. Hojicha and roasted brown rice come together in perfect harmony to create a rich and aromatic tea with a satisfying nutty flavor. This rare combination is inspired by Genmaicha, which is typically made with unroasted green tea. Genmaicha originated in the early 1920's at one of Kyoto's oldest tea shops. The owner was inspired by the hot water and roasted rice served before

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Pour the light orange tea

5 cm × H 5

Whisk together 1 teaspoon of well-sifted Matcha Isuzu along with 60 ml of 80°C (175°F) filtered water in a katakuchi (tea bowl with a spout)

and no unnecessary blending or processing

The type of tea whisk used and the whisking technique can greatly influence the taste of tea

Lift the chasen from the center and enjoy the incredibly rich koicha

Any tea that is left in the chawan can be enjoyed as a usucha

preserve the natural bamboo by first softening the bristles in hot water

Please expect and embrace slight variations in color

The fragrant rice made for a delicious addition to green tea

while being careful to only lightly touch the bottom of the tea bowl