Genmai Cha

Loose Leaf Tea | Green

A harmonious blend of toasted rice, roasted barley, and Japanese green tea leaves—popularly known as "Popcorn Tea".

$31 USD
Digestion

Digestion

Blending Notes
  • Aroma

    Toasty & vegetal

  • Palate

    Exquisite savory notes

  • Purpose

    Comforting complexity

Ingredients

Estate green tea with puffed rice and roasted barley

Low Caffeine

5002

Sustainability

Our loose leaf is packed in tins that are recyclable and can be disposed of in your blue bin. Our tins are also food-safe and can be repurposed for many things including spices and other dried ingredients. Learn More about sustainability at TEALEAVES.

Shipping & Delivery

Our Shipping and Delivery Policies for the US:
Free Standard Shipping on orders over $75.00 to the Contiguous USA. Our Standard Shipping time is 5-10 business days. Our Express Shipping time is 3-5 business days.

A thousand folds of complexity care. A crane over the seas melds kernel to puffed pleasure. A parallel path arrives at its final destination - Peace.

About This Blend

Affectionately known as "Popcorn Tea" or "Roasted Rice Tea," Genmai Cha is a harmonious blend of toasted rice, roasted barley, and Japanese green tea. Our Master Blenders carefully craft this tea to achieve a delicate balance, allowing the vibrant character of Sencha green tea to shine while being complemented by the subtle, nutty top notes of barley. Low in caffeine, this refreshingly light tea delights with a nori-like, vegetal finish. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with sushi, it remains a beloved choice for those seeking an refined and soothing tea experience.

MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA
TEALEAVES

TEALEAVES
1 Tsp

Water

Water
8 oz

Fire

Fire
180°F

Time

Steep
1 Min

Your FAQs, Answered
For Genmai Cha

Although both Chinese and Japanese Green Teas offer immune boosting and health-giving properties, they are inherently different in terms of their palate and character. Chinese Green Tea has slightly twisted tea leaves, typically presenting a light, clean and refreshing palate, while Japanese Green Teas have flat folded leaves that often omit a nori-like, vegetal palate.

Green tea is what we like to call a self-drinker. It should be served plain with no additions, to preserve the palate it presents.

When over steeped, and prepared at the incorrect temperature, green tea releases tannins that cause the tea to taste bitter. To avoid this bitterness, green teas should be steeped between 30 seconds and 1 minute at a temperature of 180° F or 82° C.

All tea, whether it be White, Green, Oolong or Black, comes from the same plant, the evergreen shrub Camellia Sinensis.

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