当店では数種類の玄米茶を取り扱っております。こちらの玄米茶は、緑茶の番茶と、ぷっくりと実った玄米をブレンドしたものです。このお米が栽培されている田んぼにはアヒルが放たれており、そのアヒルたちがこのお米をとても気に入っているようです。きっとお客様にもこのブレンドをお楽しみいただけることでしょう。お米と晩期摘みの緑茶をブレンドしているため、カフェイン含有量は抑えられています。
I was skeptical about the duck angle, but the toasted brown rice kernels give it a rich, nutty depth that makes the bancha taste almost sweet. It’s become my afternoon go-to when I want something warm but not heavy.
I was a bit worried the bancha base might be too grassy, but it's surprisingly smooth with a nice roasted finish. The fat brown rice kernels really do hold up well over multiple steeps, which makes this bag last longer than I expected.
The fat brown rice kernels give it a really satisfying toasty chew that I don't usually find in other genmaichas. The bancha base keeps it smooth enough for a daily afternoon cup, though I wish the bag was resealable since it's a bit fiddly to close.