Genmaicha

Region: Uji, Japan

$10/100g

Spring 2020 Harvest

Genmaicha is roasted rice with Sencha. The Sencha in MN Tea's Genmaicha comes from the first harvest of the year. While it may not be as nutritious as other Japanese green tea, it still has the same benefits to a lesser degree. The addition of the roasted rice makes the tea a fun and warm tea to drink and helps with digestion as well.

Brewing instruction:

- Amount: 1 1/2 tablespoons (7-8g)

- Water Temperature: 176°F (80°C)

- Amount of water: 200 ml (7.04 fl oz)

- Brewing time: 1 minute

Genmaicha brings out the roasted rice flavor as the dominate with the addition of an umami flavor from the sencha.

Can serve with ice for a cold drink. If use with ice, brew longer for a stronger taste in account for the dilution of ice. Genmaicha is a great option for iced Japanese green tea.