Best moment of the day: Breakfast - Lunch
Japanese tea is traditionally offered with Japanese sweets. They also pair very well with all sorts of meals, either for breakfast, lunch, breaks, or even dinner (for the lower-caffeine tea).
During his years of serving tea to his dear customers, Mohei's knowledge of the flavors and characteristics of his teas allows him to share the wonders of an exceptional green tea served with the right food. When paired well, Japanese tea can unlock further benefits such as better digestion, better diet, or enhanced sensation of satiety
Nº6 Hirusagari | Genmaicha
¥1,800
Enjoy a good cup of authentic Japanese Genmaicha from Shizuoka. Directly produced at the foot of Mt Fuji and cultivated in its rich soil, nourished by its volcanic nutrients. Hirusagari (early afternoon) has a sweet taste of cereal and a fragrance of young and fresh leaves with a very light aftertaste. Have it warmed, right after lunch, to relax your mind and body.
2023
First Flush
Shizuoka
Production
3 Infusions
Per Serving
Loose Leaves
Type
Yabukita
Cultivar
Chumushi
Steam
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Nº6 Hirusagari | Genmaicha
¥1,800
Preparation Guide
Slide through the following step-by-step guideline, and brew the perfect cup of tea at home.
Leaves
Measure With Care
For the perfect brew, use 4g (1 Tbsp) of Hirusagari.
This amount allows you to enjoy the tea’s evolving flavors through up to 3 infusions, each offering new notes with every pour.
Temperature
Gentle Heat
Consistent Temperature per infusion:
100°C (212°F) → 100°C (212°F) → 100°C (212°F)
Even with the same brewing temperature, each step draws out new layers of flavor, from delicate umami to rich depth.
Water
The Right Balance
Use 90ml (3oz) of water for the first infusion, then increase to 100ml (3.4oz) for the remaining two infusions.
Consistency ensures every steep reveals the tea’s full character, from the first pour to the last.
Brewing
Timing Each Infusion
Steep with care:
50s → 70s → 100s
Each step reveals a new layer of flavor, balancing freshness, depth, and lingering sweetness.
Tips
Perfect Your Infusion
For a lighter taste, reduce brewing by 10 seconds; for a stronger flavor, extend by 10 seconds
First, pour into a Yuzamashi (cooling vessel) to harmonize flavor and aroma before serving.
Always pour until the very last drop, where the richest flavor concentrates.
Tea Pairing
English Breakfast
The roasted brown rice will pair perfectly with some bacon and eggs
Pork Meat / Roasted Vegetables
This Genmaicha will complete your meat lunch perfectly
Customer Reviews
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Un Genmaicha qui tient ses promesses mais néanmoins une réserve sur l'After Taste...il ne reste pas longtemps en bouche. J'ai l'habitude d'acheter du Genmaicha et habituellement on sent un goût subtil de maïs torréfié qui reste en bouche.
Merci infiniment d’avoir partagé cet avis positif sur Hirusagari 🙏 Ce Genmaicha offre en effet une fin de bouche légère, qui peut sembler plus discrète. Nous prenons bien note de votre retour, et nous veillerons à considérer des profils aux notes plus prononcées pour nos futures créations autour du Genmaicha.
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Un plaisir pour le palais.
Merci beaucoup Cedric pour ce review. Nous sommes ravis d'entendre que notre thé vous plaise!
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Very tastes and toasty
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This is not a bitter tea; it has a more malty flavor and may be great for anyone that is not so find of the grassy and/or bitter components of green tea. There is a slight parallel with rooibos tea in that both have a decidedly "soft" mouth feel as well, but I would say that Genmaicha has a much deeper and more interesting flavor profile than plain rooibos. I definitely recommend to give this one a try.
You are totally right; this tea is excellent to get introduced to Japanese green tea without diving too deep into bitterness and green flavors. Your comparison with Rooibos is also very interesting! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on our Genmaicha Hirusagari and describe your experience drinking it.
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I'm a simple woman - if I see a genmaicha, I buy and drink a genmaicha.
And as a genmaicha enjoyer, I can say without any hesitation that this is one of the best tasting teas I have ever had. The flavors smoothly blend together, the fragrance is amazing, and the steeping process is very forgiving with my substitute tea tools and beginner tea knowledge.
I'm honestly considering making this seller my go-to for genmaicha going forward, it's that good.
Dear Claire,
Thank you so much for this detailed review and for your enthusiasm toward our Genmaicha. We are delighted to hear so much praise and pleased to see how Hirusagari has caught your heart, so to speak Mohei Tea aims to provide teas for both veterans and beginners to fully enjoy them, so your comment about the steeping process being very forgiving means a lot to us. We will do our best to keep producing high-quality Genmaicha, so you can always appreciate it for years to come. Thank you again for your continued support and deep appreciation