It is organic and tea leaves are made in Uji Tawara, Kyoto where is the birthplace of green tea and Gemmai is made in Japan. Original mixed Sencha leaves for Umami flavor and catechin with Gemmai for roasted balanced aroma. The Gemmai has a beautiful taste, roasted very carefully to not pop. HAPPA STAND suggestedOCHA「GEMMAICHA」goeswellwithYUNOM「IUSU」