Premium 94 P.
| Character | A classic premium Genmaicha with a delightful roasted note, made from the finest Meban Bancha; alkaline in character and low in caffeine |
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| Ingredients | Bancha green tea (50%), puffed rice (50%) |
| Tea Farm | A renowned, small family-run business in Ushizuma |
| Terroir | Ushizuma, Honyama / Aoi, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Harvest | Between the first and second harvests of 2025 (Meban, 芽番), in May |
| Cultivar | 100% Yabukita |
| Rice Content | Approx. 50% roasted rice from pesticide-free cultivation, featuring the particularly high-quality, sweet Ise Hikari variety |
| Elevation | Approx. 450m above sea level |
| Steaming | Short (Asamushi, 20 sec.) |
| Cultivation | Cultivated without chemical pesticides |
| Laboratory Tests | Radioactivity (annual test of the region) and pesticides |
| Grade | 94/100 P. (Genmaicha category); Premium |
We source this Genmaicha from a renowned young tea farmer who specialises in classic, refined Shizuoka Sencha and premium Bancha teas.
The exceptional quality of this Meban (Bancha) is evident in its fine, elegant needle-like leaves, which are more reminiscent of a high-grade Sencha than a typical Bancha. The rice displays a beautifully deep, lustrous roasted colour. The special rice variety, Ise Hikari, is sweeter and more nourishing than conventional rice. The result is a classic, smooth, balanced and uplifting premium Genmaicha. Produced exclusively for us.
Vibrant, grass-green needles with slightly orange-red roasted rice
Soft orange-yellow
Genmaicha is a mild, low-caffeine Japanese green tea blended with roasted brown rice. Bancha is most commonly used as the green tea base for Genmaicha, while premium qualities may use high-grade Sencha. The rice is first roasted, then popped, and finally blended with the tea, giving it a pleasantly savoury, malty flavour. The roasted rice lends Genmaicha a warming, gentle quality, making it particularly well-suited as an accompaniment to meals and for colder days.
We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements. Likewise, all the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.
Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.
The tea garden sits high in the prime Honyama terroir above the famous Shizuoka River, surrounded and sheltered by dense forests. Its southern exposure and steep terrain ensure abundant sunlight, while the elevation and pronounced morning and evening mists create an ideal microclimate that enhances the tea’s quality.
This tea comes 100% from the above-mentioned tea fields in Honyama, sourced directly from the tea farmer.
2 heaped teaspoons per 100–300ml water, 60°C, steep for 2 minutes. Suitable for multiple infusions.
For a more pronounced roasted flavour, infuse at 80–85°C for 1–2 minutes.
Packaged in an especially high-quality, airtight, flavour-protecting pouch with zipper and stand-up base. Its special nine-layer coating ensures maximum protection against oxidation and contamination. Alternatively, and especially for longer-term storage, we recommend our stylish and airtight tea caddies.
Ideal for this tea is a special brown Kyusu or a Dobin (which brings out its distinctive body particularly well), or alternatively, a black Tokoname Kyusu with a fine ceramic filter (more neutral in character).
