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Genmaicha is a classic Japanese tea with roasted rice, a favorite everyday drink in Japan. Its base is bancha green tea, mixed with kernels of roasted rice. It is a simple, warm-natured drink with an expressive flavor that goes well with most dishes.
The story of genmaicha began as a tea for modest means: adding rice made the tea cheaper, and the taste turned out so successful that the whole country came to love it regardless of status or wallet. The roasted rice gives a pleasant, warming aroma, and the tea contains noticeably less caffeine than pure green tea.
Characteristics
- Type: green tea with additions, classic
- Country: Japan
- Ingredients: loose-leaf bancha green tea, roasted rice
- Taste: full, grainy
- Aroma: roasted, grassy
- Allergens: may contain nuts, sesame and soy
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a warm smell of toasted rice with a grassy touch.
Brew: the fresh, green, marine and grassy notes of bancha combine with the roasted, baked flavor of the rice.
Aftertaste: soft, grainy and cozy.
Why You'll Love It
This tea needs no special ceremony: it is easy to brew in a teapot, to drink throughout the day and to serve with lunch or light snacks. Its mild flavor and lower caffeine content make it a good choice for a quiet pause. If you would like to try other options, our shop also carries Chinese genmaicha and finer Japanese teas.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing:
- Tea: about 5 g per 150 ml
- Water: 80-90 °C
- Time: 20-30 s for the first infusion, then increase gradually
Western-style brewing:
- Tea: about 4 g per 200 ml
- Water: 80-90 °C
- Time: 2-3 min
Storage
Store in a tightly closed jar in a dry, dark place, away from moisture and foreign odors.