Imperial Gyokuro Genmaicha

Genmaicha is the name for Japanese green tea that is mixed with roasted brown rice. This genmaicha is created using Gyokuro green tea, a Japanese green tea that comes from the same plant as Sencha green tea, but is plucked later in the season. In addition to toasted rice, some popped pieces of rice provides an additional nutty taste that, when coupled with the sensual tanned brew of the gyokuro, creates a unique savory flavor!