Gen Mai Cha

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Gen Mai Cha

Origin: Japan
Estate: Miyazaki Prefecture
Kosher

During a WWII tea shortage in Japan, the enterprising Japanese added husked rice to the tea leaves to extend the life of their tea supplies serendipitously creating a classic tea enjoyed by countless people around the world. Light green with delicate barley taste.

4 oz. box makes approx. 50 cups
1 lb. bulk bag makes approx. 175 cups
.75 - 1 oz. tin makes approx. 10 cups
Some blends are lighter than others; Tin size 2.5″ w x 1″ h

1 oz. Sample makes approx. 10 cups

*see Tea Caddy for storage option*

Transfer contents of box to an air-tight,opaque ceramic or tin kept away from heat and moisture.

All retail packaging components are manufactured in the USA. The box is made from post-consumer-recycled Kraft; the sealed inner bag is sustainably sourced compostable plant-derived material (Nature Flex), labels are made from recycled content with water-soluble inks. All handling, blending, packing is done by hand on-site at SerendipiTea.

Price: $12.00

Quantity:

Ingredients:

Japanese Green Tea

Steeping Instructions:

1. Fill kettle with fresh water, then heat.

2. Warm your teapot with a little hot water, discard, place your tea leaves in teapot, allowing heat of the pot to release bouquet of the tea leaves.

3. Heat water below boiling (approximately 180°). Steep 1 teaspoon (2.5 g/8 oz. cup) up to 3 minutes & refresh cup as desired.

*Vary time according to taste, & remember that steeping tea leaves beyond 3 mins does not contribute to flavor, only bitterness.

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