Genmaicha

Harney & Sons Fine Teas- Genmaicha - Black and Gold Bag of 50 Sachets

Black packaging of Harney & Sons Genmaicha tea, featuring gold accents and a tear-off top, 1 lb size.

Harney & Sons Genmaicha tea tin, 4 oz, featuring Japanese green tea blend for 30-40 cups.

44223 Green Tea

Genmaicha

Name: How to Brew Genmaicha
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: Green Tea
Ingredients: Green tea; Toasted brown rice

A green tea mixed with puffed and toasted rice kernels.

$ 12.00

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Description

Genmaicha is a different kind of Japanese green tea that many people find intriguing. Brown rice kernels (genmai) are added while the green Bancha leaves (cha) are being dried, so the kernels get crispy and some burst open. Genmaicha has a unique appearance and a pleasant roasted flavor.

Mike's Rating

2 Briskness

2 Body

5 Aroma

Details: Bancha is a summer tea made after the Sencha season. Because there is so much of this inexpensive tea, an innovative Kyoto tea merchant thought to combine the two staples of the Japanese diet, bringing Genmaicha into existence. Once considered a cheap peasant beverage, Genmaicha has recently come into vogue among the Japanese urban elite.