Japan Genmaicha
Japan Genmaicha
Genmaicha, or brown rice tea, is a traditional Japanese blend of green tea leaves and roasted brown rice. It is appreciated for its comforting aroma and smooth, balanced taste.
The Tea Story
Why it is special: Roasted rice adds nutty, toasty aroma and smooth sweetness that balance the fresh grassy character of green tea.
Taste profile: Warm, nutty and toasty, with mellow sweetness, golden liquor and refreshing grassy notes.
Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method
Teaware: Use a 200–300 ml Japanese kyusu with a built-in metal mesh; a hōhin or shiboridashi also works. Serve in yunomi cups.
Water: 80 °C.
Brewing: 1 g per 50–60 ml (3–4 g for 200 ml). First infusion ~1 minute; second 30–40 seconds; then add 5–10 seconds. Brew 2–3 times.
Essential Info
Japanese name: 玄米茶 (Genmaicha)
Region: Japan
Harvest: 2024
Tea type: Roasted-rice green tea
Profile: A comforting Japanese everyday tea with toasted-rice aroma, mellow sweetness and fresh green-tea character.
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