MOYA LEAF TEA SET
This set of highest quality Japanese leaf green tea is a perfect introduction to the world of Japanese green tea. Sencha, genmaicha and hojicha are all precious leaf teas and each posses a unique and distinct taste. Sencha is the most popular green tea in Japan. Hojicha is made by roasting green tea leaves, a process which is a Japanese invention and makes hojicha’s flavour stand out from all other green teas. Genmaicha, on the other hand, is composed from green tea leaves and roasted rice: a combination that was born sometime during 15th century in Japan.
ORGANIC MOYA GENMAICHA
A traditional blend of sencha green tea and grains of roasted popped brown rice. When steeped, it produces a refreshing, butter-sweet flavor, nutty aroma and a light yellow hue. Genmaicha is know to help the digestive system and is traditionally consumed with meals. Moya Genmaicha is cultivated on small, family-owned organic farms on Kyushu Island, the southernmost tea producing region in Japan.
KUKICHA: A TEA LIKE NO OTHER, MADE OF STEMS AND TWIGS
Kukicha is a light shaded tea that has a mildly nutty flavour with a touch of honey taste and umami notes. It was invented in Japan, where the local farmers, after selling more valuable leaves and buds, used to brew their very own tea made of remaining stems and twigs. In Japanese, „kuki” means ”twig” and „cha” means “tea”. Moya Kukicha comes from organic cultivation on the island of Kyushu and has a special, slightly stronger, aroma as a result of delicate roasting. This is why kukicha is often used to make cold brew tea.
Photosynthesis that reduces theanine and increases tannins does not occur in stems and that is why kukicha contains high levels of this relaxing compound and low levels of caffeine. Kukicha is considered a macrobiotic tea because of its alkalizing properties and high calcium content. It can be drunk by kids, pregnant women and elderly. Just like other Japanese green teas, kukicha is a rich source of catechins and antioxidants. Drinking Kukicha is good for digestion. It also helps to detoxicate our body, keep blood sugar at normal levels, reduce bad cholesterol and improve overall mental health. Its leaves contain easily absorbable vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.
ORGANIC MOYA SENCHA NO. 21
Sweet and invigorating organic green tea with a grassy and slightly salty flavour. It is the most popular tea in Japan and a perfect gentle introduction to the joys of green teas. When infused, Sencha No. 21 gives a full-bodied flavour and a greenish golden colour. Sencha makes a perfect morning tea.
ORGANIC MOYA HOJICHA
A Japanese invention, hojicha is made by roasting sencha green tea leaves. When grilled, the tea leaves take on a crimson brown colour and a unique woody aroma. The roasting process lowers hojicha’s caffeine content which makes it one of the preferred teas in the macrobiotic diet and a perfect evening tea.
