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Genmaicha Japan
A warm, comforting green tea blend from Shizuoka—where grassy freshness meets toasty, nutty depth.
This classic Genmaicha combines steamed green tea leaves with gently roasted brown rice, creating a light golden infusion that’s soft, savoury, and easy to enjoy. Sourced from Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan’s most renowned tea region, it offers a satisfying harmony of vegetal brightness and soothing cereal warmth.
Why You'll Love It:
- Toasty & Grassy: Nutty aroma meets gentle green tea freshness
- Comfort in a Cup: Smooth, mellow flavour with golden colour and low caffeine
- Traditional Taste: A beloved Japanese tea rooted in daily ritual
- Digestive-Friendly: Known for gut-calming properties and gentle energy
Origin & Character:
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan: Home to some of the country’s finest tea farms, this region produces high-quality sencha that is deep-steamed to enhance body and texture. It is expertly blended with roasted brown rice for balance and warmth.
Tasting Notes: Expect toasted grain and nut aromas, mellow caramel-like undertones, and grassy green tea flavours—all merging into a soft, well-rounded brew that’s easy on the senses.
Functional Benefits:
- Low Caffeine: Suitable for any time of day, including late afternoon
- L-Theanine: Promotes calm focus and mental clarity
- Antioxidant Support: Rich in catechins to help neutralise free radicals
Genmaicha Japan is a timeless, soul-soothing infusion rooted in Japanese tea tradition. Its comforting, savoury-sweet profile and light body make it the perfect everyday companion.
Brewing
Use 1 tsp per cup or 1 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled water, cooled to 70-80C, over the leaves and infuse for 1-2 minutes.
Ingredients
green tea, rice.
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.