Japanese tea break - GenMai cha & Houji cha
A present from my Japanese friend Myuko (handed delivered from Japan) - these fragrant Japanese teas are soothing and delicate in flavour. Genmai cha is a mixture of green tea and roasted brown rice - the equivalent of the British cuppa in terms of popularity in Japan. Houji cha is a roasted tea so brews to a slightly bitter brown tea (it often includes the tea twigs). It is lower in caffeine so perfect for an evening cup. Green tea is known to have many health benefits - from reducing cholesterol to reducing the risks of cancer. No wonder the Japanese have such a long life expectancy.
