White and blue simple packaging and Japanese characters for Ippodo Tea Co. Kuki Hojicha roasted bancha green tea stems
White and blue simple packaging and Japanese characters for Ippodo Tea Co. Kuki Hojicha roasted bancha green tea stems - thumbnail 1 Sample of Ippodo Genmaicha dried bancha green tea leaves and stems mixed with roasted rice on white plate, on white table - thumbnail 2 White teacup of yellow brewed Ippodo Genmaicha bancha green tea with roasted rice beside Japanese artisan-made teapot kyusu - thumbnail 3
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Genmaicha (100g Bag)

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Genmaicha is a popular Japanese tea made by blending green tea leaves with roasted rice. Good for sipping at any time, and especially with meals.

Shelf lifeConsume quickly 
Serving size10g / 0.35 oz (~2 Tbsp.) 
Size2.6" × 1.8" × 9.1"
Net weight3.5 oz (100g)

Gokujo Genmaicha is Ippodo’s blend of genmaicha—green tea mixed with roasted rice. It has a perfect balance of pleasant roasted rice aroma and classic green tea astringency.

One of the more popular banchas, genmaicha is a mixture of yanagi (large plain green tea leaves) and roasted rice. The rice is roasted at two different levels: lightly roasted and deeply roasted until the rice grains puff. The result is a unique savory flavor and a strong popcorn-like aroma. The quantity of rice is purposely kept to a minimum while there is an ample amount of leaves with a light bitterness. This provides a perfect balance between the roasted aroma and the refreshing aftertaste of the yanagi.

Genmaicha goes well with meals and is tasty as an everyday tea.

Ways to Prepare

Our standard recipe for brewing loose-leaf genmaicha. The light flavors of bancha teas work well for any occasion.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/genmaicha-standard-brew

Our standard recipe for brewing loose-leaf genmaicha. The light flavors of bancha teas work well for any occasion.

  1. 1. Measure the leaves
    2 tbsp. (10g / 0.35 oz)
    Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
    Scooping Genmaicha dried green tea with golden toasted rice with silver tablespoon into Ivory artisan-made ceramic teapot - Standard Genmaicha Brew
  2. 2. Add hot water
    240 mL (8 oz) 100°C (212°F)
    Pour boiling water to cover tea leaves.
    Pouring hot water from silver kettle into ivory Tokoname-yaki ceramic Ippodo Tea Co. Japanese kyusu teapot - Standard Genmaicha Brew
  3. 3. Brew
    30 seconds
    Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
    Ivory Ippodo Tea Co. Tokoname-yaki ceramic kyusu teapot set beside orange clock timer on white table - Standard Genmaicha Brew
  4. 4. Serve
    Pour out every last drop.
    Enjoy in your favorite teacup or mug.
    Pouring futsumuchi roasted green tea Hojicha from Ivory Tokoname-yaki ceramic (kyusu) teapot into white porcelain teacup - Standard Genmaicha Brew
When served over ice, this green tea and roasted rice blend feels crisp, refreshing, and a little hearty.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/iced-genmaicha

When served over ice, this green tea and roasted rice blend feels crisp, refreshing, and a little hearty.

  1. 1. Measure the leaves
    2 tbsp. (10g / 0.35 oz)
    Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
    Scooping Genmaicha dried green tea with golden toasted rice with silver tablespoon into Ivory artisan-made ceramic teapot - Iced Genmaicha
  2. 2. Add boiling water
    240 mL (8 oz) 100°C (212°F)
    Pour boiling water to cover tea leaves.
    Pouring hot water from silver kettle into Ippodo Tea Co.'s Tokoname-yaki ceramic ivory kyusu teapot - Iced Genmaicha
  3. 3. Brew
    60 seconds
    Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
    Ivory Ippodo Tea Co. Tokoname-yaki ceramic kyusu teapot set beside orange clock timer on white table - Iced Genmaicha
  4. 4. Serve over plenty of ice
    Pour out every last drop.
    Enjoy in your favorite glass, teacup or mug.
    Green tea being poured from elegant spout of ivory teapot into small rounded modern glass pitcher with white Ippodo Tea logo - Iced Genmaicha
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