Farmer’s Akky-san genmaicha, green tea with rice, 40g/120g

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 3 customer ratings
(3 customer reviews)

9.9022.00

One of the stories of the origin of genmaicha tea is that it was discovered by accident. One day, a piece of mochi rice dough accidentally fell on the floor of a Kyoto sweets maker. The master didn’t want to throw it away, so he decided to fry it and add it to his green tea. After tasting this tea, the master discovered a wonderful combination of flavours. For a long time, genmaicha was considered to be a tea for the lower classes of society, but now it is one of the most popular Japanese teas in the world. Akky-san genmaicha is balanced to bring the flavour notes of second harvest bancha tea to life, while the toasted mochi rice delights the palate with the caramel taste of roasted nuts. This tea warms you up in winter and refreshes you in sunny summer with its light notes of fried rice.

Information

Taste: Refreshing green tea and pleasantly light fried rice
Aroma: Caramel, roasted nuts
Tea colour: Clear, greenish-yellow
Ingredients: Green tea, fried mochi rice
Place of origin: Wazuka, Japan

* Product appearance may slightly differ from the product photo.

Preparation guide

The taste of tea in our cup is determined by the following factors:

Method of preparation:

Akky-san genmaicha

Various tea making techniques and methods are available according to individual needs. Recommended preparation method of Yugen Tea:

Japanese preparation (3-4 infusions):

Western preparation (1-2 infusions):

How to choose the right tea making utensils.

Tea quality: The quality of the tea leaves is not only determined by the final result of the artisan, but also by the storage conditions of the suppliers and yourself. Green Japanese tea is particularly sensitive to the environment, therefore, the recommended consumption time of this tea is quite short. To extend the expiration date, an unopened green tea package can be stored in a refrigerator. After opening the package, it is recommended to store the tea in a sun-proof package or airtight container in a cool place, as far away from moisture and odours as possible.

Water quality: Water makes up 99% of the contents of our cup of tea, so its quality is as important as the tea itself. The most suitable water for the tea is soft and as close as possible to neutral pH, with a low mineral content (50-100 mg/l). Usually, tap water in Lithuania is heavy, therefore, for best possible results, you should choose filtered or spring water. During boiling, water loses oxygen, thus it is recommended to never boil the same water more than once.

About the farmer

Akky-san is an iconic and inspiring personality. His friendship with tea began more than 15 years ago, when Akky-san started to work on a tea farm. His heart has not left tea fields since. Akky-san fell in love with the tea fields of Wazuka town, left the university and became a tea farmer.

In Japanese culture, it is very important to feel and listen. Akky-san knows and feels each of his tea bush, he is fully involved and precisely supervises all stages of tea making. I had the honor of working with this farmer for three months. I was surprised and inspired by his passion for the tea and his established connection with the tea bush itself.

As soon as you open the package of Akky-san tea, you can feel the exclusiveness of this product. This tea is prepared from leaves and stems of various sizes. It is farmer’s aracha tea that has not undergone the secondary sorting, blending processes which are common in the industry. In this cup of tea, you will find leaves picked in just one day, so its taste is unique and depends on the nature of that season. Akky-san believes that aracha is like a family with different members. Small pieces of leaves are babies, healthy and beautiful leaves are adults and strong stems represent the elders. Just as in the family, where all the members live in harmony, so is a cup of aracha – every part complements each other and creates a unique harmony of taste.

3 reviews for Farmer’s Akky-san genmaicha, green tea with rice, 40g/120g

  1. English
    Rated 5 out of 5

    Lina

    (translated)

    The most delicious green tea with rice. My family and I drink every day

  2. English
    Rated 5 out of 5

    Žydrūnas A

    (translated)

    One of the best teas in the world, if not the best!

  3. English
    Rated 5 out of 5

    Inga

    (translated)

    Genmaicha is one of my favorite Japanese teas for everyday use, which never gets boring, both in summer and winter. I really like the smell of fried rice. This tea always pleasantly surprises guests who are not familiar with Japanese teas.

  4. English
    Rated 5 out of 5

    Edita Keršiulė

    (translated)

    Perfectly balanced flavor.

  5. English
    Rated 5 out of 5

    Lijana

    (translated)

    Great tea!

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