Uji Genmaicha

Tea Profile Type: Genmaicha with Uji Matcha Region: Uji, Kyoto Producer: Horii Shichimeien   Tasting Notes Aroma: Nutty, toasty, with deep green and matcha in the back. Taste: Roasted nuts, grain, popcorn. 1st pouring has notes of matcha, sweet and pleasantly bitter, subsequent pourings show more sweet leaf.   The Story Comfort in a cup! In addition to toasted brown rice and mochi puffs, stone-milled Uji matcha is added to this very special genmaicha, a collaboration with venerable teamaker Horii Shichimeien. It makes a glowing emerald green liquor filled with flavors of buttered popcorn, croissant, sweet leaves, roasted nuts, toasted grains, and a subtle bitter touch from high grade matcha that rounds it all out. While we like genmaicha in general, this one really stands out - which is of course why we had to bring it to you! With roots dating back to the Edo period, Horii Shichimeien pioneered methods of teamaking that are still in use today, especially the way that match