Whimsy Willow

Whimsy Willow

This spiced strawberry genmaicha is an incredible take on a classic favorite. Genmaicha is a popular Japanese offering consisting of green tea and toasted rice. The rich savory flavor of genmaicha is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of strawberry, rhubarb, green apple, the nuttiness of almond, a hint of warm spice and sage. To top it off, what makes this tea so special is the bark of the white willow tree. Light, earthy, smooth, and known for having anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. All these wonderful ingredients together create a magical tea that sips with the feeling of autumn wisps blowing through a willow wood.

Green Tea is rich in L-theanine, an amino acid known for its calming & relaxing effects. Paired with caffeine, L-theanine may help increase focus and attention. Oolong tea has large amount of antioxidants that assist with reducing stroke, increasing alertness, mood boosting, improving bone mineral density, improving gut microbiome, & much more!

With being indoors for a long period of time as well as the gloomy weather, the orange & tangerine in here will provide vitamin C which not only helps boost your immune system, but also contributes to the growth, development, and repair of all of your body tissue.

Jiraiya sensei, one of the leaf villages legendary Sanins & user of Toad Sage Arts, still has his little rituals when it comes to his personal/spiritual life. From writing books to fighting in wars, you are still going to take a little time to relax to yourself & enjoy the small things. This blend reminds you of exactly that, living in the moment & enjoying the small things in life!

Brewing Instruction:

Brewing tool: cups, bottles, tea wears, tea bags

Water temperature: 160° - 170° F

Amount of tea: 1 teaspoon

Amount of water: 6-10 oz.

Steeping time: put the hot water into the cup with the  tea, stirring the tea will make the tea flavor come out faster, stir about 20-50 seconds for the first cup, strain it out. Later if you want more tea, put more water back in the cup, steep for another 30-50 seconds, then strain it. This amount of tea leaves will make 3-4 cups of tea.