{"title":"Genmaicha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenmaicha\u003c\/em\u003e (Japanese: 玄米茶) is a blend of bancha with well-roasted brown rice, called \u003cem\u003egenmai\u003c\/em\u003e. The rice adds a nutty taste and roasted aroma. It is popular in Japan as an everyday tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[***]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVarieties of Genmaicha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe green tea used for genmaicha is usually bancha, which works well with the genmai. Genmai itself has a strong aroma which might overpower tea that has a soft flavor. So bancha, with its stronger flavor, blends well with genmai. Additionally, bancha is a relatively inexpensive tea which helps keep the price of genmaicha attractive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/20250514-014_1.jpg?v=1750872513\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGenerally speaking, genmaicha is considered an everyday tea but, by blending in some matcha, it becomes a little more luxurious while keeping the price reasonable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMatcha adds a vivid color to the cup and a rich umami flavor. Also, genmai-houjicha can be very enjoyable. It is a blend of houjicha with genmai; the marriage of roasted tea and roasted rice makes for a wonderful iced tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Was Genmaicha Invented?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere are several origin stories surrounding genmaicha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/20250514-016_a089910f-6d86-4b6d-8827-ce7870de39ae.jpg?v=1750872556\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the more plausible tales says that genmaicha was created by a tea shop in Kyoto about 80 years ago. They found that adding roasted rice cakes to their tea perked up the aroma and flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSince rice cakes are an essential part of the Japanese New Year holiday menu, there are a lot of rice cakes that go uneaten. Not wanting to waste them, they broke hard rice cakes into small pieces, toasted them, and blended them with green tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere is another, somewhat dubious, story: one area in the northern part of Japan had a custom of adding rice, beans or grains to tea. This added more volume to the rather expensive tea leaves for those non-tea producing areas, allowing them to stretch their tea supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGenmaicha has all the health benefits of green tea plus the health benefits of brown rice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNotable nutrients found in genmai are \"γ-oryzanol\", that may improve blood cholesterol, \"GABA\", which known as an antidepressant, and several types of Vitamin B, that may promote recovery from fatigue and slow the aging process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/20250514-018.jpg?v=1750872594\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlso, genmaicha contains less caffeine than other green teas like sencha, gyokuro or matcha, because half of what typically makes up genmaicha is bancha, which has a low caffeine level, and brown rice, which has no caffeine. A bonus benefit to this tea is its roasted aroma which can provide a cozy atmosphere and help one relax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Technique\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor aromatic teas like genmaicha (or houjicha), the aroma is an important part of enjoying the tea. For this reason, you brew with boiling water.  Here is a video which demonstrates a good technique for brewing genmaicha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: auto; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X3fDmdW6QOg\" height=\"460\" width=\"98%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreat as an Iced Tea!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs you can imagine, this aromatic green tea is great for iced tea. For brewing iced tea use 50% more leaves in the teapot. Steep as directed for hot tea. Once you brew it, put ice into the glass to lock in the aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDen's Genmaicha Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf your genmaicha tastes mostly like rice, then the genmaicha might contain more than 50% genmai or may contain a low quality green tea. Genmaicha should have a robust rice aroma, yet still offer the delicious taste of green tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe quality of genmaicha is determined by the quality of both the genmai and green tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/20250514-019.jpg?v=1750872672\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur genmai is made from roasted sweet rice, so the flavor extracted from this genmai is sweeter. We use a good quality green tea, bancha, sencha or houjicha, even though the strong genmai aroma may mask the aroma of more delicate teas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe green tea flavor is still the most important element for genmaicha. The matcha we used for our Genmaicha Extra Green, for example. is ceremonial grade. This gives the brew an emerald green cup and good umami. We always look for the best combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/20250514-020.jpg?v=1750872704\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenmai and Hana\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGenmaicha is sometimes called \"popcorn tea\", because the popped rice blended in the tea looks similar to pop corn. This white, fluffy popped rice is called \u003cem\u003ehana\u003c\/em\u003e. Hana is basically for decoration, and contributes a little to the aroma and flavor. Genmai is roasted rice, but it's not that simple. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRice is steamed first, and then roasted. This way, genmai becomes more aromatic, sweeter and fluffier. Pick a few genmai from your genmaicha when you have a chance and eat it. You will find that it tastes like a rice cracker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"genmaicha-satsuki","title":"Genmaicha Satsuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenmaicha Satsuki is an interesting and flavorful blend of tea leaves with genmai (brown rice that has been roasted). Den's Tea strongly recommends Genmaicha Satsuki to new green tea drinkers transitioning from coffee or black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic genmaicha profile; robust, refreshing notes of bancha work together with the toasty, nutty notes of the genmai. Is simple and easy to brew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: Boiled; Steep: 30 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a cup of Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteep as directed for hot tea. Once you brew it, put ice into the cup to lock in the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558807767,"sku":"1502","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37506609807518,"sku":"1503","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/genmaicha-satsuki2019.jpg?v=1756840429"},{"product_id":"genmaicha-extra-green-with-matcha","title":"Genmaicha with Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Den's Tea special blend of genmaicha with matcha. This blend uses a tea ceremony grade of matcha and quality bancha. We took two great  of Japanese tea and merged them together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA highly aromatic tea; slightly sweet smell of the matcha works together with the nutty aroma of the genmai and the fresh \"green\" smell of the bancha. The matcha contributes a natural sweetness to the full, nutty flavor of the Genmaicha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: Boiled; Steep: 30 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a cup of Iced Tea: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteep as directed for hot tea. Once you brew it, put ice into the cup to lock in the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558774999,"sku":"1505","price":6.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37506643263646,"sku":"1506","price":37.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/Genmaicha500.jpg?v=1756840427"},{"product_id":"hoji-genmaicha-roasted-genmaicha","title":"Hoji-Genmaicha (Roasted Genmaicha)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoji-Genmaicha consists of two harmonious yet slightly contrasting flavor components: I\u003cspan\u003et is a blend of hojicha and genmai, a marriage of roasted tea and roasted rice that makes for a wonderful iced or hot tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a good alternative to sweetened coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Between First and Second Harvests\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt offers a comfortable, toasty aroma of roasted tea leaves and roasted brown rice. The genmai (roasted brown rice) slightly sweetens the roasted bancha leaves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: Boiled; Steep: 30 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a cup of Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteep as directed for hot tea.\u003cbr\u003eOnce you brew it, put ice into the cup to lock in the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558742231,"sku":"1608","price":6.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37506661974174,"sku":"1609","price":37.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/hoji-genmaicha2019.jpg?v=1756840427"},{"product_id":"organic-genmaicha","title":"Organic Genmaicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Organic Genmaicha is a made from organic sencha, organic roasted rice (genmai), and popped rice. 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This blend uses a high quality organic sencha, roasted organic genmai (brown rice) and ceremonial grade organic matcha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe matcha adds a natural sweetness to the nutty flavor of the genmaicha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: Boiled; Steep: 30 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor a cup of Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteep as directed for hot tea. 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