Japan Genmaicha - rice tea

Product detailed description

Japan Genmaicha is a blend of genuine Bancha green tea with roasted brown rice called genmai. The tea is often nicknamed “popcorn tea” because the roasted rice cracks during processing, resembling popcorn. In the original, Genmaicha sounds like “brown rice tea” and is considered a folk tea that is available to everyone. It has a low caffeine content and is known to be served to children in schools in Japan for a snack. Thanks to the roasted rice, it has an interesting nutty taste with a hint of light bitterness. The infusion is light yellow to green in color, the aroma is grassy and subtly sweet.

Green tea has been known to mankind for more than five thousand years and is perceived as a basic tea. The largest producers are China and Japan. It is part of Eastern medicine, where it is attributed magical effects. It is associated with many rituals and cultural traditions, especially in Southeast Asian countries. In general, green tea has a fresh aroma and a milder taste than black tea. Dried leaves should be green, firm and shiny. This is a tea that has undergone minimal oxidation.

Chinese tea tree acts as an antioxidant and supports physical and mental activity. Drinking tea is suitable for maintaining healthy teeth, supports the condition of bones and skin. It is recommended for weight control, and is able to normalize blood glucose levels and fat metabolism. Supports normal heart health.

Recommended preparation:
Pour two teaspoons (8–10 g) into 500 ml of water at 70 °C and steep for 1 min., then strain and serve. Up to three infusions can be prepared from this tea. With each additional infusion, the steeping time is extended by one minute.

Legal classification: Genuine green tea, flavoured

Ingredients: Japan Bancha, roasted rice.