Genmaicha Tea
Brown Rice Tea
Genmaicha blends sencha with toasted rice, originally as a way to stretch tea.
Flavor Profile
What does Genmaicha taste like?
Genmaicha blends sencha with toasted rice, originally as a way to stretch tea. The rice adds warm, nutty, popcorn-like notes over a mild vegetal base, keeping the cup smooth and lightly sweet. Caffeine is naturally lower than straight sencha, making it a popular everyday choice in Japan. It forgives long steeps and pairs well with food, especially savory dishes.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Shizuoka, Japan
Genmaicha is blended across Japan, often using sencha or bancha from Shizuoka with roasted mochi rice.
Known for steamed green teas, shade-grown umami, and powdered matcha.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Genmaicha
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Genmaicha
Typical brewed serving
Genmaicha is a low-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 8–25 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Genmaicha Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Genmaicha tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Genmaicha tea?
Genmaicha blends sencha with toasted rice, originally as a way to stretch tea. It is also known as Brown Rice Tea.
Does Genmaicha tea have caffeine?
Yes. Genmaicha is a low-caffeine tea, typically 8–25 mg per brewed serving.
What does Genmaicha tea taste like?
Genmaicha is known for a profile led by Roasted, Nutty, and Sweet, with a light body.
How do you brew Genmaicha tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 75–85°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Genmaicha tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Genmaicha; its profile centers on Roasted, Nutty, and Sweet.