Japanese green tea from Kyoto, Iyemon Cha, comes to San Francisco retail today, all fresh and pretty in two varieties: original green and roasted green (which looks more brown). The original green has a mild refreshing taste and is made of quickly dried smaller leaves, selected for freshness, color, and uniformity. The roasted green has a smoky flavor and a toasty aroma. San Francisco is the first stop on a planned national tour of Iyemon Cha, introduced in Japan back in 2004. Produced by Suntory food and beverage company, and distributed by Calistoga Beverage Company—a subsidiary of Nestle Waters North America—the new ready-to-drink bottled tea is free of preservatives and sweeteners and all-natural organic. The tea is blended by Master Green Tea Blender Ryozo Taniguchi of one of Japan’s oldest tea companies, Fukujuen. Iyemon Cha Original Green Tea is the only bottled tea in the world to add a touch of matcha—the finest green tea cultivated, for extra richness. Iyemon Cha will is available in Japanese and other restaurants and premium retailers.
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