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Matcha Gen-Mai ChaJapan, Green Tea

Vivid green tea with lots of matcha powder and puffed rice. Bubbly thick liquid with rice contrasting beautifully. Deep green infusion completely opaque with matcha. Rice stays crisp through infusions. Yummy toast and popcorn notes with a tart nuance. Three infusions only and first is best. Clearly superior to common store-bought variety.

Tea: Upton Tea, TJ28
Gaiwan: Red Blossom Tea, Jingdezhen Summer

Upton Tea description: "This exceptional grade of Matcha Gen-mai Cha is seldom seen outside of Japan. The components are of an exceptional quality, and produce a harmonious, well-balanced infusion that is eminently smooth. Toasted rice adds a soothing and mellow quality to the complex vegetal flavor. Highly recommended. JAS certified organic."

Tasting notes and photography by @gaiwanstyle.