Beautiful and elegant genmaicha from Hachimanjyu tea farm. This is a delicious blend of certified organic green tea leaves from Yakushima Island with the delicious, nutty flavor of certified organic toasted rice from Kumamoto Prefecture.
Tea Region
Tea tree
Cultivar
Harvest
Picking & processing
Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Camellia sinensis sinensis
Yutaka Midori
Spring, 2024
Leaves, deep-steamed (Fukamushi)
Yakushima Genmaicha from Hachimanjyu Tea farm isn’t just any genmaicha—it’s a tea that captures the wild beauty and rich heritage of Japan’s southern islands. The tea leaves, meticulously cultivated on the volcanic soils of Yakushima, are imbued with the island’s vitality. When these leaves are combined with organic brown rice from Kumamoto Prefecture, something extraordinary happens. The toasty, nutty aroma of the rice dances with the vibrant, vegetal essence of the green tea, creating a brew that is both comforting and invigorating.
Hachimanjyu's genmaicha is a tribute to the simplicity and purity of nature. The boldness of the flavor reflects the rugged landscapes from which its ingredients hail—every sip is like a walk through the lush forests of Yakushima, where the air is thick with the scent of earth and sea.
Grilled fish or seafood
The tea’s nutty undertones complement the natural sweetness of grilled mackerel, salmon, or shrimp, while its astringency cuts through the richness of the seafood.
Japanese rice dishes
Enjoy this genmaicha alongside a bowl of donburi (rice bowl) topped with teriyaki chicken or beef. The toasted rice in the tea echoes the grain, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
Sushi
Pairing the tea with sushi, especially rolls with grilled eel (unagi) or avocado, highlights the umami in both the dish and the tea, creating a satisfying taste experience.
Leaf
roasted brown rice, popcorn, green grass
Cup
steamed spinach, roasted hazelnuts, fresh-cut grass
Flavor
roasted rice, sautéed spinach, roasted coffee beans, green grapes
Tea weight: 5 gram
Water amount: 180–240 ml.
1st steeping
time 45-60 sec.
temperature 70˚C
2nd steeping
time 10-20 sec.
temperature 80˚C
3rd steeping
Increase time by 30-45 seconds or to the desired strength.
Tea weight: 5 gram
Water amount: 500 ml
Water temperature: cold to room temperature
Steep time: 3 hours
These are broad guidelines, and you can definitely adjust the water amount, temperature, tea amount, and steep time depending on your own personal taste.
