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RoastedUmamiRustic
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This Genmaicha presents a unique balance of roasted nuttiness and a clean, fresh green tea character. Expect a comforting, savory profile with notes of toasted pecans and a subtle marine essence, culminating in a gentle, warm spice finish. It's a grounding and satisfying cup.
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About This Tea
What does Genmaicha Zairai taste like?
This Genmaicha presents a unique balance of roasted nuttiness and a clean, fresh green tea character. Expect a comforting, savory profile with notes of toasted pecans and a subtle marine essence, culm. It leans roasted, umami and rustic.
How should I brew Genmaicha Zairai?
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 Genmaicha Zairai come from?
Grown in Kochi, Japan from the Zairai cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
How much does Genmaicha Zairai cost?
Starts at $2.89 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.25/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.50 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.