Japanese tea growers call this tea, MASAMI, which means, "Transparent beauty", alluding to the inner qualities of tea which are clearly expressed like the character of a sincere heart. MASAMI premium grade genmaicha is comprised of sencha leaves and toasted rice, organically grown and meticulously prepared by Koga Kumiko in Yame, Japan. It features Japanese organic rice carefully roasted without popping the kernels, which is a sign of high-quality genmaicha. The result is a delightfully fragrant tea with toasted depth; an excellent choice for the untrained palate or the seasoned connoisseur. MASAMI tea is thoughtfully presented in a generous fold of handmade Japanese washi paper, flecked in gold and silver.