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Genmaicha Tea - Scent Of Asia - Catch, Green Tea, Kogan, scent of asia, spo-default, spo-disabled - Tea Life™
Genmaicha Tea - Scent Of Asia - Catch, Green Tea, Kogan, scent of asia, spo-default, spo-disabled - Tea Life™
Genmaicha Tea - Scent Of Asia - Catch, Green Tea, Kogan, scent of asia, spo-default, spo-disabled - Tea Life™

Genmaicha Tea

$13.00

Genmaicha is Japan's comfort classic: a green tea blend - usually sencha, bancha - with roasted brown rice. The rice is pan toasted to nutty caramel edges; A few kernels "pop," giving this tea its amusing other name - popcorn tea.

Tea blended with grain was meant to soften price and flavour but stuck - fresh green leaf balanced by warm, toasty cereal notes. Expect pale gold-straw infusion with mild umami, soft sweetness and tidy finish; the rice rounds off the leaf edges so the brew is friendly even if you steep a little longer.

Because it's typically everyday bancha, and the blend dilutes leaf with rice, the perceived caffeine kick is typically milder than straight sencha, making Genmaicha an easy afternoon sipper and entry point for new green-tea drinkers.

It is also a flexible food tea: great with sushi, grilled veggies, miso-forward dishes & simple biscuits. Cool things down with a cooler; make it meadow-sweet; A little longer makes toast richer without becoming bitter.

Hot or iced, Genmaicha has a nourishing, savoury-sweet profile that does not come across as grassy or stringent.

pesticide free Japan

Brewing

Western style (mug/pot)

2-3 g per 250 ml.

75-80 degC water

2 minutes, then taste

Re-steep: 2-3 times; Add 30 sec each round.

Gongfu style (optional/unorthodox):

6 - 8 g per 100-120 ml.

75-80 degC water

5-10 sec for first infusion Lie down for 5-7 rounds.

Iced / cold brew

5-8 g/L cold filtered water.

Refrigerate 4-6 hrs; strain (sweet and toasty).

Ingredients

Camellia sinensis - Green Tea
Oryza sativa - Rice

Health Benefits

Antioxidant support: Green-tea polyphenols (catechins/theaflavins) contribute to antioxidant capacity; RCT meta-analyses report favourable effects on oxidative and inflammatory markers with green-tea intake. Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Calm, alert focus: Tea’s L-theanine with caffeine is linked to short-term improvements in attention and mood in RCTs and reviews. Oxford AcademicScienceDirect

Blood-pressure (modest): Meta-analyses of RCTs suggest small reductions in systolic/diastolic BP with green-tea beverages. Europe PMC

Oral health adjunct: Tea catechins (e.g., EGCG) can inhibit Streptococcus mutans virulence in vitro; useful as a complement to dental hygiene, not a treatment. ASM Journals
(General information only; not medical advice.)

Cautionary Notes

Caffeine - avoid at night if you are sensitive!

Tea may decrease non-HAEm iron absorption; Separate from iron-rich meals/supplements for 1-2 hours.

Allergy: There are rare rice sensitivities - stop if you experience strange symptoms. Keep out of reach of kids.

Weight
Weight: 50g - Small
In stock, ready to ship

Pickup available at North St Marys Warehouse

Usually ready in 1 hour

Taste Profile

Aroma: Warm, toasty with hints of roasted rice, popcorn and fresh green tea.

Taste: Sour and lightly sweet - grassy green tea with nutty toasted rice flavours.

Mouthfeel: Light to medium in body and comforting in texture.

Finish: Clean and warming with a lingering roasted note.

Liquor colour: Pale yellow - light gold.

Lovely with: Snacks - sesame, seaweed dishes, sushi or just plain old rice.

Common Questions

But What is Genmaicha Tea?
Genmaicha - a toasted Japanese green tea with roasted brown rice - is comforting and traditional.

Is it caffeinated?
Nope - it has roasted rice - but it has less caffeine than most green teas.

Are there added flavours or sugars?
No. Real genmaicha has green tea and roasted rice without flavours or sweeteners.

Does it get reheated?
Yes - if pre-brewed gently reheat; avoid boiling. Or enjoy cold. Refrigerate immediately and consume within 24 hours.

How do I store it/how long does it keep?
Keep cool, dry and away from light. Genmaicha may remain good for 4 years when stored correctly, but its fresh aroma should be appreciated earlier.