Emperor's Genmaicha
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Commercial Description
...Japanese green tea and fire-toasted rice fill each cup with a nutty, filling, uniquely Asian flavor. The satisfying, smooth, warming flavor of this tea makes Genmaicha a popular diet aid.
Ratings & Reviews
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80 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 2/5Alex Zorach (1453 reviews) on Jun. 26th, 2013
Most genmaicha is more or less similar and I often find it hard to judge them. This was not true of this tea--it was completely different, and quickly became my favorite example of this style of tea.
Without a doubt the most aromatic genmaicha that I've ever tried. The base tea has a stronger presence, and more distinctive aroma, than a typical green tea base for one of these teas.
The cup has a strong, initial popcorn-like aroma, but upon drinking, it is much more vegetal, like spinach.
This is the smoothest of Octavia's teas so far, definitely on the mellow side, but I still found it to be stronger and have a bit more kick than a typical genmaicha. More bitter and less astringent, which I like. There's also a slight sweetness, which I find very pleasant, and some umami. All of this I think points to a high-quality base tea.
Thanks again to Velvet Sky Bakery in Jenkintown for serving this one!
As excellent as this tea is, the price is astronomical. Is it worth paying? I don't know. I can't see buying this one regularly because it competes with so many top-notch green teas. For something I bought in a cafe though, it was excellent.
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