Description
This Genmaicha brings together roasted rice, sencha green tea leaves, and a light dusting of matcha to create a vivid, layered cup. The roasted rice lends a warm, toasty depth, while sencha contributes a fresh, grassy note. A touch of matcha rounds out the blend with a smooth, gently savory finish.
Balanced and approachable, this tea is best savored in its first infusion, when the warmth of roasted rice, the freshness of sencha, and a touch of matcha is most vivid, with subsequent brews offering a gentler, lingering nutty note.
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FAQ
What is genmaicha with matcha?
Genmaicha with Matcha is a Japanese green tea blended with roasted brown rice and dusted with matcha. The roasted rice adds a warm, nutty flavor, while matcha ties the two together, bringing a vibrant color, deeper umami, and a richer green tea character.
Where is this tea produced?
Our genmaicha with matcha is produced at the Sugimoto Tea facility in Shizuoka, Japan, one of Japan’s most renowned tea-producing regions. After carefully sourced tea leaves arrive at our facility, our tea is finished and processed in-house to bring out the intended flavor, aroma, and character of each tea.
How do I brew genmaicha with matcha?
Genmaicha with matcha is best brewed with water below boiling temperature. We recommend following the brewing instructions provided for this tea, as using water that is too hot can draw out excessive astringency and bitterness.
For a traditional Japanese tea experience, genmaicha with matcha can be brewed in a kyusu, a Japanese teapot designed specifically for green tea. Its fine mesh strainer allows the leaves to fully open while making it easy to pour the tea without loose leaves escaping into your cup.
Is there caffeine in genmaicha?
Yes, genmaicha with matcha includes both sencha and matcha which both naturally contain caffeine. However, since it is half rice, it contains nearly half the amount of caffeine as sencha. Based on our laboratory testing, a serving prepared according to our recommended brewing instructions contains approximately 34 mg of caffeine. The actual amount can vary depending on factors such as water temperature, steeping time, tea-to-water ratio, and the amount of tea used.
What does genmaicha taste like?
Genmaicha has a warm, toasty flavor from roasted brown rice balanced by the fresh, vegetal character of Japanese green tea. It is naturally savory and nutty, with some comparing it to popped rice cereal.
- SKU:
- GM100
Hot Brew Preparation
5g (1 Tbsp)
12 oz (350 ml)
30-60 sec
175 °F
Cold Brew Preparation
5g (1 Tbsp)
12 oz (350 ml)
10-15 min
Ice Water
Features
- Sencha with Roasted Rice and Matcha
- Net Weight: 3.5 oz (100g)
- Package: Nitrogen flushed and vacuum sealed in resealable foil bag
