Organic Japanese Genmaicha - Loose Leaf Tea

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• Ingredients: Green tea leaves* (50%), roasted brown rice* (50%). *organically grown

  Product weight: 90g

  What is Genmaicha Tea?

  ‘Genmai’ means brown rice in Japanese and Genmaicha literally translates as brown rice tea. Clearspring Organic Genmaicha loose-leaf tea is grown in the luscious hills around Kyoto and Kyushu, areas known for their ideal climatic and soil conditions which produce some of the finest teas in Japan.

  How is it made?

  It is also known as ‘popcorn tea’ because the grains of rice make a popping sound during the roasting process. The leaves are steamed, rolled and combined with roasted brown rice to create a unique yet authentic Genmaicha tea experience. It delivers a delicate balance of flavours combining the subtle notes of the green tea leaves with the delightfully nutty aroma of lightly roasted brown rice. It is worth noting that most common tea varieties come from the same plant - Camellia Sinensis. The difference between each tea variant lies in the way the tea is produced and processed.

  Tea Chart and Flavour

  Clearspring Organic Japanese Genmaicha Green Tea - Nutty and Uplifting

  

  

  What makes Clearspring teas so special?

  Our producer, the Nagata family, abandoned modern agriculture dependant on chemicals in 1974, and has been using sustainable organic practices for decades. The expertise of our Organic tea farmers to grow and select the finest leaves and their commitment to the highest Organic standards The sloping land on which the tea plants are grown helps the water to drain and provides better ventilation, which allows for better resistance against disease The Nagata tea gardens are isolated from other tea farms which radically lowers the risks of cross contamination from agrochemicals like pesticides. The farming methods used encourage biodiversity and natural ‘allies’ such as spiders, lizards, mantis and ladybugs help to keep harmful insects away so that the plants are naturally protected.

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  Product Code: TEA0204.090A

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• Enjoy the perfect brew

  Place 2 heaped teaspoons of tea per person in a teapot. Boil fresh water and leave to cool for a minute before pouring over the tea. Infuse for only 1-2 minutes and enjoy.

  Teapot | Cold Brew | Cafetière

• Third Generation Tea Family from Kyoto, Japan

  In the hills around Kyoto, the third generation of the Nagata family use special organic methods, known as Nature Farming, to produce a range of exquisite green teas for Clearspring.

  The ancient farming approach used by the Nagatas builds up soil vitality by maintaining a semi-wild environment, where the plants are not overly protected and gain nourishment from repeated applications of compost made from tea clippings and dried leaves, which together with regular mulching helps control weed growth and maintain soil moisture.

  Whilst most tea farmers spray their plants with pesticides and herbicides 15-20 times a year, the Nagatas' tea bushes have a vigour that enables them to thrive without chemical inputs.

  The Nagatas' yields may be lower than average but their plants have far less mould and blight. They remain productive for up to 40 years, twice as long as the typical tea bush treated with chemicals.

  As well as growing tea, the Nagatas undertake the skilful blanching, drying and roasting processes to bring out the unique flavours of each individual blend.