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Genmaicha from The Persimmon Tree Tea Company

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Genmaicha

Green Tea by The Persimmon Tree Tea Company

Genmaicha green tea, also known as “poor man’s tea” is an earthy infusion of freshly-picked organic loose-leaf sencha tossed with toasted rice kernels. Fit for any occasion, Genmai Cha tea is a good choice for bold flavor.

The health benefits of Genmai cha tea are endless, making it a great beverage to drink daily as part of a healthy lifestyle.

As part of the green tea family, Genmai green tea with its anti-oxidizing properties can help in the following ways:

Countering fatigue, laziness, sleepiness and lack of energy
Improving blood circulation
Boosting immunity
Toning muscles and skin (anti-aging)
Eliminating toxins from the body
Reducing chances of cancer
Reducing cholesterol
Increasing cardiac and arterial health
Reducing blood-glucose levels (good for diabetics)
Aiding weight loss (enhancing the rate of metabolism)
Boosting stamina and endurance

Steeping loose leaf tea is easy. Simply spoon 1-2 tsp of desired tea into a tea filter or infuser. Heat fresh, filtered water to a rolling boil and leave to cool just a little.

Pour water over tea and steep. Refer to individual tea information (above) for recommended temperature and brewing time.

6 Tasting Notes

Azzrian
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Azzrian 2 tasting notes

I got this as a sample from The Persimmon Tree Tea. I LOVE genmaicha! This is a really nice one. Its roasty and toasty and really forgiving!
I knew I was using too hot of water temp but I was too impatient to wait for it to cool down so just used the 195 degree water out of my Zojiroushi. (sp?) letting it steep for a good 5 minutes. I really need a nap and am in one of those moods where if I over steeped or didn’t get the water temp right so be it. Surprisingly this turned out really nice!
It does not taste over steeped or as if I burnt it!
Thank you genmaicha for being so kind today!
VERY yummy!

2012-09-01 17:08:01 -0400
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Please see full review at 6 central on http://sororiteasisters.com/ but here are snippets:

Today I needed something to center my mind. I have had a crazy busy week, missing one day of reviewing entirely (sorry about that), so today I just needed to get focus back, and ground myself. This tea was calling to me and it is doing just what I needed it to. I also find that Genmaicha helps curb hunger pangs and will really get you through to meal time.

I have sampled a lot of Genmaicha teas and this is one of my top three favorites due to its high roasted flavor. Yet, even with its high roasted flavor, the sencha is the star of the show! You do not lose one bit of the wonderful sencha taste. It also just fills my room with earthy, fresh aromas and is way better smelling than any room spray!

I love a tea company that does good. I personally love this excerpt from their site:

“We, at The Persimmon Tree®, contribute to the sustainability of our planet. Where possible, we use recycled and recyclable materials in our shipping supplies and printed materials. Using recycled products increases the demand for recycled material, which increases the rate of recyclability. Our passion is to instigate and experience positive change through the simple things, and we encourage our customers to do the same.”

A very good Genmaicha, a very good company!

2013-05-10 16:01:49 -0400
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Indigobloom
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Indigobloom

Muchos gracias to Azzrian for this delightful Genmaicha!
I don’t often make it at home because I often end up having some when I go out for sushi, but then when I do, I always remember how much better it is when made with fresh loose leaves and rice!
This is so warm and comforting and just like a big hug or chicken soup. The roasty toasty rice aspect really reaches down to that happy tea place, and then I am hit with a sweet finish that takes me by surprise every time.
I’m on my second steep now and I think it’s better than the first. Really enjoying this cuppa. Is it sweeter somehow? I think it is! Now I am wondering if I added sugar and forgot, but I really don’t think I did. If this is naturally sweet, it is darn good!
Anyhow, thanks again Azzrian for the “hug”!

2012-11-19 14:18:03 -0500
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KallieBoo!
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KallieBoo!

Thank you Yappychappy! I was craving a genmaicha and I looked in my sample drawer and BAM! there was a genmaicha sample. I steeped this in my little robot strainer. It’s my favorite :D But doesn’t really get the job done.. So it’ll go back to being part of the decor on the tea desk. ANYWAYS.. this is a nice genmaicha. Green and toasty.
Thanks again!

2013-03-11 01:48:35 -0400
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Little Yellow Teapot
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Little Yellow Teapot

My humans are a bit nutty over gen mai cha, so they loved this one, of course. They lay out why with some neat photos here: http://lyt-tea-reviews.blogspot.com/2011/03/review-persimmon-tree-teas-genmaicha.html

2011-06-23 14:28:39 -0400
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Maria
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Maria

I am really enjoying the two genmaicha’s I’ve tried. This one is more mild than the one from Den’s Tea, but equally enjoyable.

2013-02-08 21:00:20 -0500
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