One of the most popular teas in Japan, Genmaicha blends green tea and toasted brown rice, some of which is popped. This blend is visually exciting and produces a sweet, vegetal flavor with a brothy mouth-feel, complimented by the toasty addition of rice. This green tea has a lower level of caffeine due to the presence of the rice. Enjoy this tea at any time of day.
Origin: Uji, Japan
Harvest: 2024
Origin: Uji, Japan
Harvest: 2024
Ingredients: Green Tea, Rice
• Sencha and Bancha green tea
• Popped and brown rice
• Relaxing and lower in caffeine
• Smooth toasty flavor
• 6g tea per 8oz. water
• Steep 1-2 minutes in 170°-180°F water
• Re-steep for 30 seconds, up to 3 times
This tea is best steeped in a side-handled kyusu
Use these recommendations for steeping in a western teapot, or when only 1 steep is desired.
• 3g tea per 6oz. water
• Steep 3-4 minutes in 170°-180°F water
• Re-steep one more time for 3-4 minutes (if desired)
