I was really excited to try Organic Genmai Hojicha, because I fell in love with a really similar tea, Genmaicha. They both contain toasted brown rice and green tea leaves, but this tea ^ has toasted green tea leaves.
I must agree, the two teas are extremely similar when it comes to taste, however, this one has a more intense “toasted” flavor. And I would understand that this would not really appeal to everyone, but I think both are absolutely amazing. There is also a really intense brown rice flavor in the tea.
The toasted green tea and toasted rice go perfectly together, making a fantastic tea to drink with any Japanese meal ;) enjoy!
