Genmaicha Green Tea

This tea combines a light green tea with roasted and popped rice for a unique toasty flavor. A Japanese favorite! Jim's Tasting Notes: The green tea has a slightly sweet note to it, not unlike wheatgrass. The pairing with the popped rice brings out a more earthy tone then you would otherwise get with straight green tea.  The rice itself provides a toasted flavor profile that brings to mind unbuttered popcorn.  Somehow it all works together to form a very pleasant, if not slightly addicting cup of tea.   Ingredients and benefits:  Ingredients Green tea, roasted and popped rice Origin Japan Antioxidant Level High Caffeine Level Low Green Tea Among green tea’s many benefits, most notable are: High in anti-oxidants- green tea is loaded with polyphenols.  These anti-oxidants can reduce inflammation by protecting the body against free radicals and cell damage. May help lower the risk of heart disease – The polyphenols found in green tea can help to relax blood vessels and prev