“One of those days that can’t make up its mind: a little bluster, a little sun, a fair amount of raw wind that makes it rain yellow leaves in the backyard. Calls for an afternoon tea that’s savory,...” Read full tasting note
“I need some kind of email reminder to post tea logs, since I seem to be too busy to remember to do it on my own lately! Heck, this probably already exists and I’m not tech savvy enough to realize...” Read full tasting note
“I’d say this is a fairly standard genmaicha, though on the upper end of the quality scale. I’ve grown to like drinking it with supper actually, as it goes very well with savory foods (I guess that...” Read full tasting note
“NIce and roasty toasty. Could use a little more of the base green tea flavor in contrast to the toasted rice aroma and taste, but still very enjoyable. A solid genmaicha.” Read full tasting note
Genmaicha Satsuki is an interesting and flavorful blend of tea leaves with Genmai. Den’s Tea strongly recommends Genmai Satsuki to new green tea drinkers transitioning from coffee or black tea.
Origin: Shizuoka
Harvest: A Blend of 2010 First & Second Harvests
Species: Yabukita
Tasting Profile:
It provides roasted flavor and aroma. Yet it has steady green tea flavor.
Den’s Preferred Brewing:
Water: 4oz boilded
Leaves: 2 grams or 1 rounded teaspoon
Steep: 30 sec
2nd Cup: Water Boiled; Steep 15 sec
For a cup of Iced Tea: Put 50% more amount of tea leaves into a teapot. Steep as directed for hot tea. Once you brew it, put ices into the cup to lock in the aroma.
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