Original Genmaicha
Rices above the rest. Puffed rice lends this gently steamed genmaicha its uniquely nutty, roasted aroma.
Our bancha green tea from Japan has fewer bitter compounds than sencha. The mild aroma ensures that the versatile nuances of the puffed rice are fully appreciated.
| Intensity: | 4/5 |
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| Aroma: | nutty |
| Brewing time: | 2 minutes /80° |
| Availability: | Available immediately |
| Contents of package: | 1 box with 8 capsules, net weight: 20g |
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| Ingredients and allergens |
Certified organic
Allergen-free
An accidental blend.
The name “Genmaicha” comes from the Japanese “Genmai” for rice and “Cha” for tea. According to legend, the extraordinary blend of this “rice tea” was created by the servant of a samurai. He had accidentally added rice grains while roasting the green tea, which then popped. Unfortunately, the servant never learned that his blend would become a popular tea, because the samurai was so upset about the waste of the precious green tea that he had the servant beheaded on the spot. It was only later when he tasted the supposedly failed tea that he was discovered how good it was. Genmaicha was formerly known as the poor man’s tea and as something to keep the hunger at bay between meals. Grains of rice was added to a strong green tea to make it go further. Today, Genmaicha has established itself as a popular cult tea that everyone should definitely try.
Properties
| Caffeine: | yes |
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| Flavouring: | natural |
| Time of day: | morning, midday |
| Origin: | Japan |
| Association: | popcorn |
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients:
Green tea*, roasted rice* *from organic agriculture. Certified organic: DE-ÖKO-007
Allergens:
no allergens