• Grown in: Shizuoka, Japan
• Produced by: Shigeta Family (15th generation)
• Altitude: 450m
• Harvest : Picked exclusively from the first spring harvest that produces the most exquisite and coveted leaves of the year. Extremely rare for genmaicha that usually features late harvest leaves.
• Tea cultivar: Yabukita
• Estate Type: Single Estate both sencha and rice are produced on the same estate.
• Processing Method: 
  1. Steamed and dried immediately after harvest to maintain their freshness.
  2. Asamushi style - 21 second light steaming for a has a lighter color and a more delicate flavour compared to other sencha varieties.
• Rice Type : Milky Princess

• Experience a comforting and balanced cup with our expertly crafted blend of brown rice and sencha, perfectly balanced in a half-and-half combination.
• Revel in the toasted aroma of the amber-roasted rice, providing a warm and familiar feeling without any bitterness.
• Bold and refreshing, we love it as a chilled brew. Enjoy the rich and playful notes of this invigorating blend, guaranteed to elevate your summer sipping game.
• Flavour card :
  
  ○○○○●　Aroma 
  ○○●○○　Umami 
  ○○●○○　Sweetness 
  ○●○○○　Astringency
  ●○○○○　Bitterness
  

• Organically Grown : Pesticide, chemical fertiliser, additive and preservative free.
• Raw production has been rewarded with the JAS (Japan Agriculture Standard) organic certification is officially recognised as equivalent to the USDA organic certification.
• About organic certification : the raw tea (aracha) produced by the Shigeta family is JAS organic certified. However, as many farmers in Japan, they do not refine the tea themselves (process of removing dust, excessive stems and further reducing moisture). Even though, this doesn't change in any way the organic nature of the final material, the fact that the facility is not certified refrains the final product to be approved organic. The cost of purchasing their own equipment is out of reach, but we are exploring solutions to give this incredible tea the certification it deserves.

• Low in caffeine : Due to its mix of tea and rice kennels, The Popstar carries about half the amount of caffeine than Sencha does. It is one of the lowest level of caffeine of all Japanese tea, about 1/6 compared to coffee.
• Full of theanine, an amino acid that induces relaxation and lowers anxiety while improving mood, concentration, and alertness.
• Rich in antioxidants, which help protect you from molecules called free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells and cause chronic disease. 
• Helps reduce inflammation, boosts your immune system, and lowers cholesterol.

While offering a prefect protection to the tea leaves, our packaging is 100% plastic-free and compostable:

Inner Pouch:

1. Vegan, non-GMO, and Plastic-free.
2. Each component is certified compostable. They individually meet composting standards for industrial composting environments. Safe for Home Composting.

Standards and Certifications: ASTM D6400, EN13432. The zipper is additionally certified compostable by TUV.

Outer Box:

1. Made of 100% recycled, recyclable and compostable cardboard.
2. Printed with botanical ink

Labels:
1. FSC certified paper
2. Acid Free Paper
2. Printed with soy-based ink

Infusing Genmaicha is an absolute joy, as the toasted notes of brown rice and nutty aroma of green tea come together in perfect harmony, providing a playful and memorable steeping experience.

1. Discover our steeping guides for The Popstar →
2. Check out the tea steeping fundamentals → 

Experiment with the amount of tea leaves, steeping time, water temperature and other variables, and find your own method for your perfect cup of tea.