Japan Genmaicha – Bancha Green Tea and Roasted Rice

Japan Genmaicha: a very mild Japanese green tea with roasted rice

Japan Genmaicha combines Bancha green tea with roasted puffed rice. Its signature: a very mild, smooth and comforting cup, accompanied by notes of roasted cereals and hazelnut.

Are you looking for an easy-to-enjoy green tea without pronounced bitterness? The great mildness of this Genmaicha makes it a choice for discovering Japanese teas. The roasted rice brings its gourmand character, while the Bancha leaves a light vegetal finish. Available in a 100 g bag.

Why choose this very mild Genmaicha?

• Very mild: a smooth and round cup, to be savored plain.
• Roasted rice notes: a warm character of cereals and hazelnut.
• Low bitterness: with an appropriate preparation, the tea remains mild and light.
• A meal companion: a profile that accompanies both a break and a light dish.

Tasting passport

What does Japan Genmaicha taste like?

Above all, it is a very mild tea. The roasted cereals and the hazelnut give character to the cup, without making it strong. Roundness dominates, followed by a light vegetal finish.

The roasted notes are well present, but should not be confused with bitterness. This Genmaicha is particularly suitable for those who wish to rediscover gourmandise and mildness in a green tea.

How to prepare this Genmaicha to preserve its mildness?

Steep the leaves 2 to 3 minutes in water between 75 and 80 °C, then remove them. Water that is too hot or an infusion that is too long risks accentuating the bitterness and masking the roundness of the cup.

For your first tasting, start with 2 minutes. During subsequent preparations, adjust the duration within the recommended range according to your preference.

The same leaves can be steeped several times. Shorten the subsequent infusions, then taste to find the balance you like.

When to enjoy it and with what?

Japan Genmaicha is enjoyed in the morning, the afternoon or during a meal. Its great mildness and cereal notes pair well with rice-based dishes, grilled fish, Japanese cuisine and unsweetened salty snacks.

For a first discovery, taste it alone before pairing it: you will more easily appreciate its roundness and roasted nuances.

Questions about Japan Genmaicha

Is this tea really very mild?

Yes, its very great mildness is at the heart of its character. The cup is round, light and not bitter with the recommended preparation.

Does the roasted rice give a bitter taste?

Its roasted cereal notes bring a gourmand character. The profile remains very mild: respect the temperature and infusion time to preserve this balance.

Is it suitable for discovering Japanese green teas?

Yes. Its mildness, roundness and hazelnut notes constitute an accessible entry into this universe, especially if you fear the bitterness of green tea.

What does this Genmaicha contain?

It combines Bancha green tea and roasted puffed rice.

How to store the leaves?

Carefully close the bag after use and store it away from moisture, light, heat and strong odors.

Continue your discovery

Consult our guide dedicated to Japan Genmaicha to prolong this tasting, or explore our green tea collection to compare profiles.