Genmaicha
Description
Genmaicha is a comforting Japanese green tea blended with toasted brown rice, known for its warm, nutty aroma and smooth, easy-drinking character.
The green tea base brings a clean, refreshing taste, while the roasted rice adds notes of popcorn, toasted grain, and a gentle natural sweetness. The result is a mellow, balanced tea with very little bitterness — perfect as an everyday drink.
+ Japanese Green Tea
+ Blended with Toast Brown Rice
+ Taste: Nutty, toasty smooth and lightly sweet
TASTING NOTES
👃Fragrance
Warm and comforting, with toasted rice, popcorn, roasted grain, and a soft green tea aroma
👅 Taste
Nutty and toasty, with notes of popcorn, roasted brown rice, light sweetness, and a clean green tea finish.
💪Strength
Light to medium-bodied and mellow, with a smooth, easy-drinking profile.
HOW TO BREW
1. Measure the leaves
🍃1 tbsp. (≈3-5g )
Add tea leaves to a mug or teapot.
2. Add hot water
💧 300 mL (10 oz) 🌡️ 80–85°C (175–185°F)
Use slightly cooler water to keep the green tea smooth and prevent bitternes
3. Brew
⌛3-4 minutes
Steep until the tea is golden and fragrant. Add an extra 30–60 seconds for each subsequent steep.
4. Serve
🍵Pour into a serving glass
Pour into your favourite cup / mug without leaves to prevent over-steeping.
SOURCE
📍Origin
Genmaicha is a humble everyday tea of Japan, blending green tea with toasted brown rice giving it a uniqe toastie taste.
🍚 Toasted Rice
The roasted brown rice gives Genmaicha its signature nutty aroma, popcorn-like sweetness, and smooth toasted flavour.
🍃 Tea Base
Made with Japanese green tea such as bancha or sencha, creating a clean, refreshing base that balances the warm roasted rice notes..
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