Japanese Genmaicha with Matcha powder 50g

Uji is a region high in the hills southern Kyoto, renowned for producing the best Japanese teas.

This Genmaicha is a blend of Sencha green tea (loose leaves) and a bit of Matcha powder produced in Uji, and steamed and toasted brown rice.  Genmai means brown rice in Japanese and the toasted rice adds a nice aroma and flavour to the green tea.  Our Genmaicha is special because of the blend of Sencha loose leaves and high grade Matcha powder, as opposed to other Genmaicha using Bancha instead of Sencha.

Health benefit of Green Tea (Sencha)

• Boost immune system
• Improves brain health
• Lowers blood sugar level
• Reduces Cholesterols levels
• Promotes oral health
• Helps maintain body weight
• Prevents hair loss
• Fights against aging
• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of cancer
• Keeps bones strong
• Fights with allergy

Extra health benefits from Genmai (brown rice)

γ-oryzanol – Prevents obesidy and diabetes.  Lowers LDL cholestrols

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid – Lowers blood pressure and LDL cholestrols. Burns fats.

Because of brown rice, the caffeine intake will be LESS than usual Sencha green tea.  If you drink this tea during meal you can easily become full and L-theanine from Matcha helps you relax.

This tea is Shincha (first cropped tea leaves) for the bright green colour and fresh with Umami flavour.