{"product_id":"genmaicha-tea-bulk","title":"Genmaicha Tea Bulk","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenmaicha 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a flexible food tea: great with sushi, grilled veggies, miso-forward dishes \u0026amp; simple biscuits. Cool things down with a cooler; make it meadow-sweet; A little longer makes toast richer without becoming bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot or iced, Genmaicha has a nourishing, savoury-sweet profile that does not come across as grassy or stringent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003epesticide free Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour and Aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toasty rice, cereal, sea-breeze umami, light honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nut roast on tender green leaf, light sweetness, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: light-medium, satin-smooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness\/astringency:\u003c\/strong\u003e very low when brewed cold; rises if overheated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen tea (sencha\/bancha) with roasted brown rice. No added flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaffeine level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-medium (generally gentler that straight sencha because of rice dilution); moderate to light-moderate (sencha diluted with rice generally more gentle than straight senga). (This varies with leaf and steep time).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern style (mug\/pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-3 g per 250 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75-80 degC water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 minutes, then taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-steep: 2-3 times; Add 30 sec each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu style (optional\/unorthodox):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 - 8 g per 100-120 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75-80 degC water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-10 sec for first infusion Lie down for 5-7 rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced \/ cold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-8 g\/L cold filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerate 4-6 hrs; strain (sweet and toasty).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidday - late evening; Ideal for: savoury snacking, rice dishes, sushi or biscuits. Served in a fridge-cold pitcher in warm weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eAntioxidant support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green-tea polyphenols (catechins\/theaflavins) contribute to antioxidant capacity; RCT meta-analyses report favourable effects on oxidative and inflammatory markers with green-tea intake. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/journal-of-nutritional-science\/article\/effects-of-green-tea-supplementation-on-antioxidant-status-and-inflammatory-markers-in-adults-a-gradeassessed-systematic-review-and-doseresponse-metaanalysis-of-randomised-controlled-trials\/03BD9F3484CFABBA5FD8D69119649744?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/journal-of-nutritional-science\/article\/effects-of-green-tea-supplementation-on-antioxidant-status-and-inflammatory-markers-in-adults-a-gradeassessed-systematic-review-and-doseresponse-metaanalysis-of-randomised-controlled-trials\/03BD9F3484CFABBA5FD8D69119649744?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eCambridge University Press \u0026amp; Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eCalm, alert focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea’s L-theanine with caffeine is linked to short-term improvements in attention and mood in RCTs and reviews. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/advance-article\/doi\/10.1093\/nutrit\/nuaf054\/8123998?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/advance-article\/doi\/10.1093\/nutrit\/nuaf054\/8123998?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eOxford Academic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0301051107001573?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0301051107001573?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eScienceDirect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003eBlood-pressure (modest):\u003c\/strong\u003e Meta-analyses of RCTs suggest small reductions in systolic\/diastolic BP with green-tea beverages. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/MED\/32028419?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/MED\/32028419?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eEurope PMC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003eOral health adjunct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea catechins (e.g., EGCG) can inhibit \u003cem data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003eStreptococcus mutans\u003c\/em\u003e virulence in vitro; useful as a complement to dental hygiene, not a treatment. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journals.asm.org\/doi\/pdf\/10.1128\/aac.01016-10?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/journals.asm.org\/doi\/pdf\/10.1128\/aac.01016-10?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eASM Journals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003e(General information only; not medical advice.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth-related notes (general)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitivity varies. Reflux-prone water should be cool and steeps should be short. Enjoy as a part of a healthy diet and regular hydration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCautionary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine - avoid at night if you are sensitive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea may decrease non-HAEm iron absorption; Separate from iron-rich meals\/supplements for 1-2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergy: There are rare rice sensitivities - stop if you experience strange symptoms. Keep out of reach of kids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Shelf Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep cool, dark and dry - avoid strong odours - store airtight. Best within 12-18 months; Aromas of rice are more easily removed once opened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs Genmaicha gluten-free?\u003cbr\u003eRoasted rice is gluten-free; check labels for added grains or flavour carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy brew under boiling?\u003cbr\u003eCool water keeps green tea sweet and the roast clean and not bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk or lemon?\u003cbr\u003eIt is best without - its savoury-sweet balance is perfect on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill it \"taste smoky\"?\u003cbr\u003eNot smoky; Think toasted cereal and nuts with mild green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFAQs - Genmaicha Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Life","offers":[{"title":"1-KG","offer_id":43748019241027,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-KG ($77\/KG)","offer_id":43748019273795,"sku":null,"price":289.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-KG ($75\/KG)","offer_id":43748019306563,"sku":null,"price":469.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1225\/3182\/products\/genmaicha-tea-top.jpg?v=1624333594","url":"https:\/\/www.tealife.co.nz\/products\/genmaicha-tea-bulk","provider":"Tea Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}