{"product_id":"01-genmaicha-leaf","title":"G1 \/ Organic Genmaicha Leaf","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKagoshima Organic Genmaicha - 玄米茶 \/ CERTIFIED ORGANIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Organic Green Tea with Roasted Rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Organic Green Tea, Organic Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKagoshima Organic Genmaicha is a blend of organic green tea leaves from Kagoshima and roasted organic rice. The tea offers a fresh, vegetal taste from the green tea, while the roasted rice adds a pleasant nutty and naturally sweet flavor (some say that it is similar to the sweet taste of popcorn). Naturally low in caffeine, this tea is soothing and gentle, making it an ideal choice for any time of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenmaicha has its roots in early Showa-era Japan, where it was first created by blending roasted rice with lower-grade tea to enhance its flavor and reduce waste. Over time, this tea gained popularity, and the roasted rice became the defining characteristic of genmaicha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutty \u0026amp; Toasty – Roasted rice contributes a deep, nutty aroma and flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; Vegetal – The organic green tea offers a refreshing, vegetal taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild \u0026amp; Soothing – Naturally low in caffeine, it’s a gentle, calming tea perfect for any time of day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHot Brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 4-5g of tea per person (about 1 teaspoon) for 240ml of hot water (around 100°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour hot water into the teapot, cover, and steep for 30 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour evenly into cups, making sure to extract every last drop for a well-balanced brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the second infusion, since the tea releases fewer components, steep for 45-60 seconds. This second infusion will be a bit lighter than the first but still flavorful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCold Brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 10g of genmaicha leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd 500ml of cold water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep in the fridge for 4–6 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsume within 24–48 hours for the best flavor and freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a cool, dry place, away from odors and light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBE-BIO-01 Certisys. From non-EU organic farming.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKKO CAFÉ","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55281565335926,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0390\/files\/DSC1071-ig-portrait-1080-1350.jpg?v=1756501504","url":"https:\/\/akkocafe.com\/products\/01-genmaicha-leaf","provider":"AKKO CAFÉ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}