For my birthday, or maybe even Christmas, Liz bought me a tin of green tea. Josh Fun Fact #310: While at Disney I had a cup of green tea almost every morning. Yeah, apparently it's supposed to be really good for you, and I don't mind the taste, and anyway, Liz bought me some.

Specifically it was Genmaicha Green Tea from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. It was a different brand than I'd ever had, and it was also loose leaf instead of in bags.



For some reason I didn't open it until yesterday.

And what a surprise I had.

Inside the tin were leaves, little rice-looking bits - and something that looked like popcorn.

Seriously.



I laughed hysterically at this. So did Liz. Did the heat from Dubai actually pop my tea?!?

Then today I read the side of the tin.

Genmaicha Green Tea is an extraordinary Japanese specialty. A blend of high quality Sencha Tea and partially roasted rice produces a unique and original taste. During the roasting of the rice, it is not uncommon for the rice grains to 'pop' not unlike popcorn. The Sencha leaf provides a delicate yet fragrant cup while the toasted rice adds body and sweetness to the finish.

Yep. I'm a moron ...