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Genmaicha Loose Tea

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Item No. MSTR315101
$8.00 - $15.50

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A nutty Japanese "popcorn" concoction: steamed loose leaf green tea layered with popped pieces of toasted rice.

Vegan SuitableVegetarian

  • Full Description

    When Japanese farmers first tried the trick of adding toasted rice to their tea, they soon realised that the springlike taste of steamed green tea was a surprisingly good match for crispy, roasted flavours. Popped pieces of toasted rice give the appearance of popcorn, and Genmaicha tends to be a hit with anyone fond of the slightly savoury taste the Japanese call “umami”.

    We'd recommend trying our loose leaf Genmaicha with a handful of toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds – ideal as a flavoursome energy boost.

    • Origin: Japan

    • Tea type:  Green

    • Number of servings (using 1tsp/ 2g per cup): 50g = 25 cups

    • Ideal for using with:  Glass Pao Infuser Mug, Chelsea Glass Teapot with Infuser and Infusers & Strainers

  • Ingredients

    Green Tea, Rice Kernels

    Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

  • Product Specifications
    Code: MSTR315101

    Weight: 50g

    Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

    Stackable Caddy: If you choose the caddy option it will stack with our other tea caddies

  • Delivery & Returns

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  • Reviews

Product Content Slot

TEA TYPE

Green Tea

TASTE PROFILE

Fresh, sweet and nutty

FOOD PAIRING

Genmaicha is delicious with stir fry

Numerology

NO.

29

We’ve given our Genmaicha the number 29, a reminder of the year Kellogg’s Rice Krispies first came up with the iconic catchphrase "Snap, Crackle, Pop!"

Brew the Perfect cup

1 teaspoon (2g)

80 degrees / 200ml water

time

2-3 mins

Origin: Japan

Tea was first introduced to Japan around the turn of the first millennium, and since then it's become much more than just a drink: chado or "the way of tea" is a fine art for the Japanese that takes a lifetime to master. Today Japan is famous for its lush, verdant green tea, thanks to a process of steaming the leaves.

Green Tea

Green tea's fresh, verdant taste is down to its processing: the leaves are heated shortly after picking, stopping the oxidation process that would eventually turn them into black tea. Some of the best green teas are found in Japan and China, where the techniques of firing or steaming the leaves have been perfected over many centuries. Find out more about green tea here.