Japanese Genmaicha

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A bowl of rice, a piece of grilled fish, and a warm cup that tastes faintly of popcorn: that is genmaicha (green tea with toasted brown rice). The toasted rice gives it a nutty, warm, almost savory note that rounds off the grassy edge of green tea, so it drinks easy and comforting. Pour it hot alongside a simple meal, or sip it on its own in the afternoon.

Genmaicha began as a thrifty way to stretch tea leaves with roasted rice, and the pairing turned out to taste wonderful on its own terms. A few grains pop white as they toast, which is how it earned the nickname popcorn tea. We pack ours fresh in small batches in Portland.

The cup is pale gold and gentle, low in bitterness even for someone new to green tea. It makes a friendly first green for anyone who finds a plain leaf too sharp.

Two ingredients: green tea leaves and toasted brown rice. No sugar, no preservatives, naturally vegan. Green tea carries caffeine, lighter than a black tea.

Common Questions

How do I brew it?

Use one teaspoon per eight ounces of water. Heat fresh water to about 175°F, pour it over the leaves, and steep for three minutes. Use fresh leaves each time you brew.

Is genmaicha good if I find green tea too sharp?

Yes. The toasted rice mellows the grassy bitterness that puts some people off plain green tea, giving a softer, toasty, low-astringency cup. It is one of the easiest greens to enjoy without a lot of fuss over temperature.

Does it have caffeine?

Yes, a gentle amount from the green tea, lighter than a black tea or coffee. The toasted rice adds flavor and body but no caffeine of its own.

What do I drink it with?

It shines beside savory food: rice, grilled fish, miso soup, or a simple noodle bowl. The toasty note also makes it a cozy solo cup on a cool afternoon.

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Ingredients:

Green Tea Leaves, and Toasted Brown Rice

Brewing Suggestion:

1 tsp per 8 fl. oz.

Use one teaspoon per eight ounces of water. (Checkout our Infusers and Strainers)
175° F

Heat fresh filtered water to around 175° F. Pour hot water over tea.
3 min

Steep for three minutes for optimal flavor.
1 steep

Use fresh leaves each time you brew.