Green Organic Genmaicha Tea
Genmaicha is a Japanese tea that was originally blended with roasted brown rice and popped rice to make the tea last longer in hard economic times. It has a savory, nutty flavor and is low astringent. Its savory flavor makes it great to cook with. Steep up the tea and save some for later for cooking...
Tea Guide
Caffeine
- Tea
- 2-3 tsp
- Water
- 170°F · 8 oz
- Steep
- 1-2 min
Tea Type
Green Tea
Ingredients
Green tea blended with roasted brown rice and popped rice
Tea notes
Did You Know?
Discover the origin, character, and traditional story behind this tea.
- 1
Genmaicha combines green tea leaves with toasted rice for a nutty and comforting flavor profile.
- 2
The toasted rice in Genmaicha sometimes pops during roasting, earning it the nickname “popcorn tea.”
- 3
Genmaicha became popular in Japan as an affordable way to stretch tea supplies while adding flavor.
For educational purposes only. Traditional uses are not medical advice and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.




