Genmaicha is one of Japan’s most distinctive teas and combines Japanese tea with roasted rice. Originally, this style was developed as a way of stretching the tea, but today Genmaicha is appreciated for its unique flavour profile, where fresh green notes meet warm, roasted and slightly nutty tones. This organic Genmaicha is made from carefully selected ingredients and offers a classic expression of the style.
The roasted rice adds body and sweetness, whilst the green tea brings freshness and vibrancy. The result is an unusual balance between vegetal notes, a roasted character and a gentle umami flavour. Its low bitterness and rounded flavour make Genmaicha a much-loved everyday tea in Japan and a natural accompaniment to meals.
For anyone who wants to explore Japanese teas beyond Matcha Genmaicha has a character all of its own. It is a tea that combines the freshness of green tea with the warmth and richness provided by the roasted rice. Anyone who appreciates the roasted notes in Genmaicha may also discover Hojicha, another Japanese tea in which the roasting process plays a key role in the flavour experience.
Dosage / 250 ml 2,5-3 g
Temperature 70-75°C
Infusion 2-3 minutes
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Enmaicha is well suited to multiple infusions. The second infusion should ideally be kept short, as the leaves have already begun to open and release their aromas.
Flavour profile for Genmaicha
This flavour wheel shows the dominant flavour notes and characteristics of the tea: Astringency, Smoothness ++, Green notes +, Mineral, Nuttiness +, Roasted notes ++, Sweetness +, Umami +.
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Ingredients
Green tea*, roasted rice*. *From certified organic farms
Dosage / 250 ml
2,5-3 g
Temperature
70-75°C
Infusion
2-3 minutes
