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Genmaicha Uji
Rustic flavors from roasted rice, along with an elegant sencha from the first harvest of spring.
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Art.Nr.#: 3005
Description / Genmaicha Uji
Roasted rice together with sencha becomes genmaicha. Rustic toasted tones from the rice paired with the elegance of the first harvest sencha, it really is something special. Sometimes genmaicha is incorrectly called "popcorn tea", but as I said, it is made from rice, not corn.
We sometimes call genmaicha "Japanese bark bread". One can assume that it originally arose because rice was cheaper than tea. But it is a long time ago, and genmaicha has become a popular tea in its own right.
Our genmaicha comes from Uji outside Kyoto, the cradle of Japanese tea culture.
Can be drunk as it is, or with lighter dishes.
We sometimes call genmaicha "Japanese bark bread". One can assume that it originally arose because rice was cheaper than tea. But it is a long time ago, and genmaicha has become a popular tea in its own right.
Our genmaicha comes from Uji outside Kyoto, the cradle of Japanese tea culture.
Can be drunk as it is, or with lighter dishes.
More Information
| SKU | 3005 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Toasted rice and green tea grown in Uji, outside Kyoto, Japan. |
| Dose | 4 grams (1½tsp) / 2 dl |
| Water temperature | 80 °C |
| Steeping time | 1 min |
| Tips | Brewed several times on the same leaf |
| Origin | Japan |
Customer Reviews
Quality
5
Value
4
Roasted mild delicate green tea if brewed correctly
Review by
Delicious toasty taste perfect accompaniment to food
Discovered this tea at a Korean restaurant and had to ask what it was !
To be honest I don’t like the grassy super bitterness that green tea can have so I was super surprised by how much I acquired an immediate taste for this one . I have never bought tea online or in a tea store but researching it I found it here at Tecentralen and super happy I did .
1. Customer service is excellent and they truly have direct contact with their suppliers as well as they guarantee the safety and provenance of their tea.
2. Tecentralen has a telephone contact number( hallelujah)- a factor that was decisive in my ordering from here .
3. The tea ? Was it as good as in the restaurant ? Absolutely ! But it took me a few tries to get it right and not get the excessively bitter after taste and that’s because it’s vital to get the water temp right and to steep it accordingly ! The preparation instructions are on the packet’s label as well as your name - which is a very personalised and a lovely touch .
As I really appreciate the toasty side of this tea , I toast some rice myself ( any rice will do :cooked /raw / parboiled / white or brown) keep it in a little container and add some extra to the brew) but I always use this Uji Genmaicha as my base because it’s just that good!
The water temp is really a crucial part of brewing this tea and it took me a few tries to get it right - a little tip to get it to roughly 80c with a kettle ( as I do at work ) is to pour the boiled water 3/4 in the pot , add 1/4 cold water and THEN the tea . It does the trick
But I’m considering buying a thermometer from Te-centralen as it’s worth it really .
To be honest I don’t like the grassy super bitterness that green tea can have so I was super surprised by how much I acquired an immediate taste for this one . I have never bought tea online or in a tea store but researching it I found it here at Tecentralen and super happy I did .
1. Customer service is excellent and they truly have direct contact with their suppliers as well as they guarantee the safety and provenance of their tea.
2. Tecentralen has a telephone contact number( hallelujah)- a factor that was decisive in my ordering from here .
3. The tea ? Was it as good as in the restaurant ? Absolutely ! But it took me a few tries to get it right and not get the excessively bitter after taste and that’s because it’s vital to get the water temp right and to steep it accordingly ! The preparation instructions are on the packet’s label as well as your name - which is a very personalised and a lovely touch .
As I really appreciate the toasty side of this tea , I toast some rice myself ( any rice will do :cooked /raw / parboiled / white or brown) keep it in a little container and add some extra to the brew) but I always use this Uji Genmaicha as my base because it’s just that good!
The water temp is really a crucial part of brewing this tea and it took me a few tries to get it right - a little tip to get it to roughly 80c with a kettle ( as I do at work ) is to pour the boiled water 3/4 in the pot , add 1/4 cold water and THEN the tea . It does the trick
But I’m considering buying a thermometer from Te-centralen as it’s worth it really .
Quality
3
Value
3
Disappointing
Review by
Robert
Want to like it, think I might have brewed it wrong, but am disappointed every time
Quality
5
Value
4
Very happy
Review by
Linnea
My new favorite, will buy a large package next time. Very good rice aroma but does not take over the aroma of the tea.
Quality
4
Value
5
God
Review by
Anne-Sophie
Recommended for the adventurous! Exciting popcorn-like flavor with hints of seafood. Excellent with sushi.
Quality
5
Value
4
tasty tea
Review by
carolina
a really good tea with a rich taste
Quality
4
Value
5
God!
Review by
Eric
Is a very tasty green tea, but if you are considering buying this tea, you must keep in mind that it is a flavored green tea, and therefore unique in its own right.
Quality
4
Value
4
A bit more rice than in other genmaicha teas I've had. But very good and tasty.
Review by
Agneta
A bit more rice than in other genmaicha teas I've had. But very good and tasty.
Quality
5
Value
5
From the first moment
Review by
Alexander
Yes, this tea was the first Japanese tea I tasted and I was not disappointed. I was not really a tea drinker at that time. But Genmaicha changed that. Love the roasted tone!
Quality
4
Value
3
Moderate
Review by
Vally
It is a very rich tea as the rice comes through.
I recommend letting it sit a little longer. Clearly acceptable tea.
I recommend letting it sit a little longer. Clearly acceptable tea.
Quality
5
Value
5
An unsought tea!
Review by
Torgil Lyreskog
My absolute favorite of the teas!
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