Is this product vacuumed packed?

Yes, it is. The tea is really great, too!

What are the proper instructions on how to make this tea? Boiling temperature, wait time and if you should eat the bits with the tea.

Generally you want the water hot, like 185F (85C), so near boiling but not boiling. This is to prevent the tea leaves from scalding and altering the taste of the tea (too hot and it makes it more bitter). Amount of loose tea per ounces of water varies, but you can start with 1 teaspoon and 8 ounces and find the optimal amount that you like. You may find that filtered (or spring) water also improves the taste. Do not let the tea steep more than 3 minutes. Some folks say as little as 1 minute, but I like a fuller flavor of green tea. If you have a good tea ball or filter in your tea pot, you shouldn't have any bits of the tea leaves in the tea, but any that might show up are perfectly fine to ingest.

A comment from last year said they use powdered tea, but the description says 'tea leaves'. Is it all powdered?

No, its shredded leaves. I had a bad experience with this product last year. Just after i started using it i began getting very light headed and weak. That continued for several days until i realized it may have been the tea. I stopped using it and the very next day i was fine. I started taking it the following week, the same thing happened, so I stopped taking it. Don't know why but now I use a different brand that I get locally. Same exact tea. No side effects. I don't recommend it.

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Shirakiku Iri Gennmaicha Green Loose Tea Leaf | Japanese Matcha Green Tea with Brown Roasted Rice | Easy to prepare & Prefect for Traditional Japanese Teas, 2.2 Pounds (30 Serving)

Product ID: 12967070

Details

Brand
Shirakiku
Flavor
Matcha Green
Item Form
Loose Leaves
Tea Variety
Matcha
Unit Count
35.2 Ounce

🌾Genmai roasted brown rice blend

🍵2.2 lbs premium loose leaf

♨️easy steep, hot or cold

Description

🍃 Sip the rare blend that’s redefining tea culture—before it’s history.

YEAR ROUND VERSATILITY - Enjoy a calming warm cup in winter or a revitalizing iced tea in summer—your all-season wellness companion.
GENEROUS 2 2 LB BULK BAG - Stock up and savor 30+ servings of authentic Japanese Genmaicha—never run out of your zen fuel.
EFFORTLESS BREWING RITUAL - Just steep in hot water or chill for iced refreshment—perfect for your fast-paced, mindful lifestyle.
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED ENDANGERED - Support a fading Japanese tea tradition before it’s gone—join the exclusive circle of true tea connoisseurs.
ARTISAN BLEND OF MATCHA ROASTED RICE - Experience the rare, nutty-grassy harmony crafted by tea masters for a complex, soothing sip.

Shirakiku Iri Gennmaicha is a premium 2.2-pound loose leaf Japanese green tea combining finely crafted Matcha powder with roasted Genmai brown rice. This medium-caffeine tea offers a unique nutty and vegetal flavor profile, easy to brew hot or cold, and ideal for traditional tea lovers seeking authentic, artisanal quality. With limited availability due to declining Japanese tea farming, this blend is a rare find for millennial professionals craving both wellness and cultural connection.

Specifications

ASIN	B00CELQKUM
ASIN	B00CELQKUM
Best Sellers Rank	#182,920 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #848 in Matcha Tea
Brand Name	Shirakiku
Caffeine Content Description	Medium Caffeine
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (242)
Flavor	Matcha,Green
Item Form	Loose Leaves
Item Volume	240 ml
Item Weight	2.2 pounds
Manufacturer	Shirakiku
Manufacturer	Shirakiku
Number of Items	1
Package Dimensions	11.77 x 7.09 x 4.09 inches; 2.2 pounds
Product Benefits	Unique, complex flavor profile; promotes relaxation; ideal for social sharing
Recommended Uses For Product	Relaxation
Special Ingredients	Genmai, Matcha
Specialty	Green Tea
Sweetness Description	Not Sweet
Tea Variety	Matcha
UPC	074410615925
UPC	074410615925
Unit Count	35.2 Ounce
Units	35.2 Ounce

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