Gyokuro Genmaicha (Genmaiboucha)

Gyokuro Genmaiboucha  

Gyokuro is a Premium shade-grown green tea, developed in Uji, Kyoto. Gyokuro has a high concentration of rich Umami flavor by being shaded longer than Kabusecha. Gyokuro Genmaiboucha is tea tree stems (Karigane or bou) of Gyokuro with roasted Japanese brown rice. Gyokuro Genmaiboucha has a rich fresh aroma of Gyokuro and  a nutty flavor by roasted brown rice. 

You can enjoy hot, cold, and iced. 

Cold brew: 
Tea Quantity: 10 - 12g

Water Quantity: 750ml (oz)

Water Temperature : Cold Water

Hot Brew: 
Tea Quantity: 3g

Water Quantity: 100ml (oz)

Water Temperature : 80℃ (176F)

Tea Quantity: 6g

Water Quantity: 200ml (oz)

Water Temperature : 80℃ (176F)

Health Benefits of Japanese Tea

Catechin：Increases fat burning / Inhibits the growth of oral bacteria / Anti-inflammatory 
L-theanine：Improves mental focus / Improves sleep / Reduces blood pressure / Eases stress
Others Benefits: Prevents Type 2 Diabetes / Inhibits bone loss / Protects against certain cancers

Farmer and Roaster

Our Gyokuro is made by the experienced tea farmer in Kamo(Kizugawa city). It's roasted by one of the long-established tea roasters/wholesalers in Kamikoma, Kyoto.  

Origin: Kizugawa city 

"Kizugawa City was formed in 2007 through the joining of Kizu, Kamo, and Yamashiro towns, and has a growing population of around 75,000 people and 28,000 households as of December 2016.
Kizugawa City is rich in water, nature, and history, and strives to be a frontier for culture creation." 

Joruri-ji and Gansen-ji are famous sightseeing spots in Kizugawa city.  

(Reference : Kizugawa City Office)