Genmaicha

Genmaicha is known in Japan as the “people’s tea” because it was created as a blend of green tea and toasted brown rice to make it more affordable. One origin story of Genmaicha is that a Samurai’s servant accidentally dropped grains of brown rice in his master’s tea and the Samurai loved it. Others think that it was a frugal 15th century housewife that wanted to make her tea stretch. Happy accident or not, we love this tea for its sweet toasty aroma.

Genmaicha has a mild botanical taste and very low caffeine content, which makes it drinkable any time of the day. Japanese Buddhist monks drink it after periods of fasting because it is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, yet is gentle on the stomach. Our Genmaicha is blended at a small 8th generation family farm near Kyoto using organically grown Bancha and a high-grade roasted rice. After drinking this wonderful tea, our favorite thing to do is munch on the leftover roasted rice. Consider it a combo drink and snack!