Description

 Green tea with rice

– Genmaicha-

This unusual tea is a mixture of Sencha and roasted rice. It has a characteristic taste, specific appearance and mild aroma. The very name of the tea in translation means “Brown rice tea”.

Genmaicha is a Japanese tea that is also called “people’s tea”, because at a time when many could not afford tea, it was created as an affordable version for poor people. It was also very useful in people who were fasting and those who had long breaks between meals.

Rice contributes to the warmth of the tea’s taste, and enriches it with full, nutty notes. The taste is a combination of green grassy notes and the taste of roasted rice. It is considered easy and pleasant on the stomach.

Genmaicha originates as far back as the Edo period in Japan (1603-1868). Back then, merchants added roasted rice to green tea leaves as a way to increase supplies.

Green tea with rice has the same benefits as green tea, including antioxidants. It also aids digestion and calms the brain. Additionally, it has less caffeine than regular green teas, making it perfect for those who want to enjoy the benefits of green tea without the added caffeine.

• Country of origin: Japan

PREPARATION

3 g (cca. flat tablespoon or a full teaspoon)

70 - 80ºC

1-3min

Like Genmaicha, Bancha is also a lower caffeine tea.