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Tasting Notes
UmamiToastedVegetal
Vendor Notes
This Genmai Matcha offers a fascinating journey, starting with the bright, creamy vegetal notes of ceremonial grade matcha, swiftly accompanied by the comforting aroma of toasted rice. As it progresses, the verdant freshness softens, yielding to a deeper, savory umami reminiscent of rice crackers with a delightful roasted nuttiness and a clean, refreshing finish.
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About This Tea
What does Genmai Matcha taste like?
This Genmai Matcha offers a fascinating journey, starting with the bright, creamy vegetal notes of ceremonial grade matcha, swiftly accompanied by the comforting aroma of toasted rice. As it progresse. It leans umami, toasted and vegetal.
How should I brew Genmai Matcha?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Genmai Matcha come from?
Grown in Kagoshima, Japan from the Okumidori cultivar. This batch is from the Spring harvest. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
How much does Genmai Matcha cost?
Starts at $1.20 from Mei Leaf, or about $0.16/g. A 5g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.93 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.