Genmai Cha

Adagio Teas – Genmai Cha Tea

Adagio Teas Genmai Cha is a Japanese green tea blended with puffed and toasted brown rice kernels throughout. This creates a rich, warm, nutty flavor with heavily savory qualities. Originally created to pad out dwindling tea supplies, this tea blend is offered in the modern age as many have come to appreciate the unique taste this combination brings.

Genmai Cha is a classic Japanese green tea, blended with toasted, popped rice. Originally created to stretch short supplies of tea, now enjoyed by tea lovers here and abroad. Warm and nutty taste, with a lovely savory quality. A hearty cup of tea that is easy to combine with food. Genmai Cha is a great solution for those seeking a substantial, but less astringent flavor from their cup.

Tea Specifics:

Green Tea
Moderate Caffeine
Japan

Brewing Suggestions:

In order to get the best flavor out of your gourmet tea, bring clean water to 180 degrees Fahrenheit (82 degrees Celsius) and steep one teaspoon of tea for two to three minutes.

Fresh from the Source

Puffed rice is made by applying steam and high pressure to rice kernels, similar to how popcorn is made from corn. Popular in many Asian countries, it can be served in spicy, savory, or sweet dishes and is even offered to Hindu gods or goddesses in some regions. In the US, it is more commonly found in cereals like and candy bars. Today, most puffed rice is made using the “gun puffing” method, which was developed by American inventor Alexander P. Anderson, who first showcased his invention at the World’s Fair in 1904.