What Is Genmaicha?
Genmaicha, or rice tea, is made from larger sencha tea leaves blended with roasted rice. The aroma of the crispy roasted rice adds a savory fragrance that distinguishes it from hojicha. Our genmaicha is crafted with a half-and-half ratio of tea leaves and roasted rice. This light-tasting tea is versatile and perfect for any occasion, making it great for casual enjoyment. It is also an excellent choice for ochazuke (rice in green tea).
Quality Differences
Regular Genmaicha
Regular genmaicha is made from larger sencha tea leaves, similar to Yanagi and bancha, blended with roasted rice. Its standout feature is its briskness. The subtle flavor of the large sencha leaves brings out a pleasant bitterness and acidity, perfectly complemented by the slight sweetness of the roasted aroma. With its light taste, genmaicha is a great thirst quencher, allowing you to enjoy it in larger quantities.
Kabuse Genmaicha
As the name suggests, Kabuse Genmaicha is made by blending roasted rice with kabusecha. It features a roasted aroma and mellow sweetness. While genmaicha is often brewed with boiling water to enhance its aroma, we recommend using slightly cooler water for Kabuse Genmaicha. This allows you to enjoy its milder taste and sweetness, which you won’t find in genmaicha made with sencha.
Genmaicha with Macha
Genmaicha with matcha is made by adding a small amount of matcha to the blend of sencha and roasted rice. The sweetness of the matcha complements the bitterness and acidity of the sencha. Together with the roasted aroma of the rice, this combination creates a rich flavor with a mild taste and a vibrant green color, which are hallmarks of this tea.
How to Make Good Cups of Tea (for two)
Brewing with boiling water brings out a stronger roasted aroma from the rice. To appreciate the subtle sweetness of Kabuse Genmaicha, it's best to use water around 80 °C.(176°F)
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how to store
Here are some tips to keep your tea fresh and enjoy it to the fullest.