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- Amount
- 1 tsp (2.5g)
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 2 minutes
Strain fully; leaving leaves in the pot will turn it bitter.
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Genmaicha
Japanese green tea and roasted rice, with a warm, popcorn-like aroma. Toasty rather than sweetshop sweet.
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Brew
- 1 tsp · 80°C · 2 min
- Milk
- No milk needed
- Best
- Lunch
Regular price
£5.15
Regular price
Sale price
£5.15
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- Packed by hand in Huddersfield
- Packed by our Huddersfield team
- Free UK delivery from £35
Which size should I choose?
50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.
100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.
200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.
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People who like the smell of popcorn or toast: green tea and roasted rice.
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Genmaicha
Japanese green tea with toasted rice
The popcorn aroma that fills the kitchen
Genmaicha blends Japanese green tea with roasted rice for a cup that smells like fresh popcorn and tastes of toasty, savoury warmth. A gentle, easy-drinking green for any time of day.
- Origin
- Japan
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Milk?
- No milk needed
- Best time
- Lunch or afternoon
The story
Green tea meets roasted rice
Genmaicha has been a household favourite in Japan for decades. Rice was originally added to stretch the tea further, but people quickly discovered that the combination tasted better than either ingredient alone. The rice is roasted until golden, and some grains pop open during the process, giving this blend its affectionate nickname: popcorn tea.
In the cup you get the clean, vegetal notes of green tea alongside a warm, nutty sweetness from the rice. It is smooth and low in bitterness, with a gentle cereal character rather than anything sugary. The brewed tea is a pale gold, and the aroma is remarkably like walking past someone making toast.
Genmaicha suits the middle of the day better than most greens. It feels substantial enough to drink with lunch, yet light enough not to weigh you down afterwards. Keep the water off the boil and the brew time short, and you will have a cup that is comforting without being heavy.
How to brew it
How to brew genmaicha
02Second steep
- Amount
- Same leaves
- Water
- 85°C
- Time
- 90 seconds
The rice opens up more, giving a slightly sweeter second cup.
03Cold brew
- Amount
- 4g per 500ml
- Water
- Cold
- Time
- 8–10 hours in the fridge
Smooth and refreshing, with less pronounced toastiness.
Shop tip: Let freshly boiled water sit for two or three minutes before pouring. Too-hot water makes any green tea taste grassy or rough.
Made for moments like
Lunchtime at your desk
When you want something warming but not heavy. The toasty aroma is a pleasant distraction from spreadsheets.
Rainy afternoon reading
Curl up with a book and a pot of genmaicha. It is easy drinking and resteeps well.
Introducing someone to green tea
Low bitterness and a familiar popcorn scent make this a friendly starting point.
Lovely withOnigiri or sushiScrambled eggs on toastRice crackersPlain shortbreadA bowl of miso soup
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Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
What does genmaicha taste like?
It tastes nutty, toasty and gently savoury, with a clean green-tea finish. The aroma is often compared to popcorn or freshly made toast. It is smooth and very low in bitterness.
Does genmaicha contain caffeine?
Yes. It is made with green tea, so it contains natural caffeine. The rice dilutes the leaf, meaning the caffeine per cup is often a little lower than a pure sencha, but no exact figure is available for this blend.
Should I add milk to genmaicha?
No. The delicate flavour would be lost under milk. Drink it plain and enjoy the toasty aroma.
How many cups will 50g make?
At roughly 2.5g per cup, 50g makes about 20 servings. The leaves can be resteeped, so you may get a few extra cups from each measure.
How should I store genmaicha?
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, sunlight and strong-smelling foods. The rice can absorb odours, so an airtight container is best.
Full product details
Genmaicha combines Japanese green tea with rice for a cup that brings fresh green character and a warm, toasted aroma together. It is gently savoury rather than sugary, with a cereal-and-popcorn-like note that comes from the rice character—not from added popcorn or butter.
Toasty • Green • Gently savoury
Ingredients
Japanese green tea, rice.
The current record does not name the tea grade, cultivar, harvest, rice variety, blend proportion or precise rice process. We therefore do not promise a particular sencha or bancha base, brown rice, popped rice or a fixed tea-to-rice ratio.
How to brew it
- Amount: 1 teaspoon (about 2.5g) per 250ml
- Water: 80°C
- Time: 2 minutes
Strain completely and drink it without milk first. If the cup is thin, add a little more blend next time before increasing the time. If it is rough or grassy, check that the water was not too hot and the leaf did not sit in the pot.
Caffeine and pack choice
It contains natural caffeine because it contains green tea. No measured caffeine result or tea-to-rice proportion is supplied for this blend, so we do not give a numerical or low/medium caffeine promise.
Choose from 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g and 1kg packs. At 2.5g per cup, 50g is roughly 20 servings before personal adjustments.
Read the Genmaicha café and brewing guide, or compare it with Sencha and Hojicha. Store sealed, cool and dry, away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.
Put the kettle on, smell the popcorn
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