Genmaicha Tokiwa - green tea - GAIWAN Tea No. 1123

Taste: mild, sweet, soft

Preparation: 4-5 teaspoons (10-15g) per 1 L (34 fl oz) of water, temperature: 70° C (158 °F), brewing time: 3-4 minutes.

Genmaicha is Japanese and consists of the words genmai (brown rice) and cha (tea) and literally means natural rice tea. It is a green tea, either the tart Bancha, or the milder Sencha, which has brown, roasted and puffed brown rice mixed in. The result is a fresh, aromatic tea with a malty note, slightly reminiscent of mild vegetable soup and roasted grain.

What sounds like a crazy mixture at first, however, has a long tradition in Japan. Legend has it that Genmaicha was created by an accident of a servant who accidentally dropped rice into the green tea and it popped during the roasting process, but the result has become a real evergreen among teas. Genmaicha tastes slightly sweet and is milder than conventional green tea. It also contains less caffeine by itself, which is further reduced by using Bancha. The tea is therefore ideal for an enjoyable cup in the evening or for children.

Our recommendation: Try to prepare this unique tea variety in Grandpa Style. You can use our double-walled glass ICEGOLD330-T and let the tea brew without strainer. Most of the leaves and rice will be down when the tea has finished steeping. The leaves can remain in the water. The taste will be a little fuller with time.

Ingredients: green tea from Japan, Puffed Rice.