Japanese Gen Mai Cha Sencha

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Rating

74 / 100

Calculated from 2 Ratings
Tea type
Green Tea
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Ingredients
Popped Rice, Sencha
Flavors
Rice, Toasted, Toasted Rice, Nutty, Roasted, Smooth, Vegetal
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Loose Leaf
Caffeine
Medium
Certification
Not available
Typical Preparation
Use 10 oz / 281 ml of water
Set water temperature to 175 °F / 79 °C
Steep for 2 min, 15 sec
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2 Tasting Notes View all

“This was my first time trying Gen Mai Cha due to a tea fairy earlier this year. The toastiness of the rice was an interesting flavor and delightful scent to experience. The green tea itself was...” Read full tasting note
“I wanted a light and simple tea to accompany my dinner tonight, so I decided to sipdown another of the T2 samplers I got from my massive T2 sampler sale haul. This is their genmaicha. I’ve actually...” Read full tasting note

Description

Savoury rice adds a roasted depth to the fresh, grassy taste of sencha. Some of the best creations are made by accident; legend claims toasted rice was unintentionally added to create this Japanese classic.

Enjoy with: Perfect on its own.

Ingredients: Green tea, roasted rice, popped rice

Brewing guide: 1 tsp per cup, 1-3 min, 80 C (176 F)

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