Genmaicha Tea – Anatae | Japanese Green Tea &Puffed Rice
Genmaicha Tea – Anatae | Japanese Green Tea &Puffed Rice
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🍵 WITHOUT BITTERNESS 🇯🇵 FUJIEDA, JAPAN
"Savor the unique harmony of Genmaicha Tea - Anatae , a subtle blend of Japanese green tea and toasted puffed rice, with comforting and gourmet aromas." 🍃🌾
🌾 What is Genmaicha Tea?
Genmaicha (玄米茶) is a traditional Japanese tea that combines Sencha or Bancha green tea with toasted, puffed rice . Its unique, lightly roasted flavor makes it a delicious, smooth tea, perfect for a comforting break.
✔ Balanced flavor between vegetal and toasted notes.
✔ Ideal for digestion thanks to the properties of puffed rice.
✔ Less caffeine than Sencha , perfect for consumption throughout the day.
✔ Rich in antioxidants and theanine , promoting relaxation and concentration.
📌 Aromatic Profile & Flavors:
🌾 Gourmet notes of toasted rice , reminiscent of popcorn.
🍃 Vegetal touch of green tea , balanced and soft.
🥜 Round and slightly sweet aromas , for a comforting infusion.
📌 Benefits of Genmaicha Tea:
🍃 Rich in antioxidants : Protects cells against oxidative stress.
🌿 Relaxing & soothing effect : Thanks to the theanine present in green tea.
🍵 Aids digestion : Puffed rice promotes natural digestive comfort.
⚡ Gentle & gradual energy : Low caffeine content for consumption at any time of day.
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How to consume it
How to consume it
To prepare it: Infuse approximately 2-3 g of genmaicha (this dosage corresponds to one teaspoon) in 200 ml of water at approximately 85 °C for 3 minutes. It is possible to infuse a second time in slightly warmer water (a temperature of approximately 90 °C) and only 30 seconds will be enough for this preparation. Genmaicha can also be infused in fresh water for several hours for an incredibly mild result.
The Ingredients
The Ingredients
Ingredients: 50% sencha green tea, 50% puffed brown rice - Origin Fujieda (Shizuoka, Japan)
Perfect for
Perfect for
• Tea to infuse
WHAT DOES GENMAICHA TASTE LIKE?
• Nicknamed “popcorn tea”
Some of the rice grains contained in the genmaicha partially burst during roasting. Combined with sencha green tea, they release very sweet and pleasant aromas upon contact with water, reminiscent of popcorn. The result: a very sweet taste marked by cereal notes, which will delight all tea lovers!
• An original and comforting tea
This pale yellow tea is both subtle and warm. It's refreshing and comforting, with delicious aromas. It's perfect for a pampering moment for yourself or as a gift.
🌿 THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GENMAICHA TEA
• Its antioxidants significantly help the body eliminate all accumulated toxins.
• Thanks to the L-theanine it contains and its low theine content, it naturally relaxes and is excellent in times of stress or for maintaining optimal concentration, in the morning or during the day.
• It helps maintain good general health and is said to have a positive influence on illnesses such as osteoarthritis, rheumatism, water retention, etc.
TO INFUSE, COLD OR HOT!
To prepare a cup of genmaicha tea, simply steep 2-3g (this dosage corresponds to one teaspoon) of genmaicha in 200ml of water at 85°C for 3 minutes. You can steep it a second time in slightly warmer water (around 90°C) for 30 seconds.
In spring or summer, you can opt for a different preparation: infuse the genmaicha in fresh water for several hours to obtain a very mild iced tea.
HISTORY AND ORIGIN
Born in Kyoto, genmaicha is surrounded by a legend: a farmer supposedly had the idea of producing this tea, cut with rice, to allow the poor to buy tea and benefit from its benefits. Over time, its unique flavor has finally won over the masses!
The sencha green tea used in our genmaicha is harvested by our farmers in Fujieda in early spring. Once harvested and dried, the green tea is blended on-site with brown rice from a nearby plantation.
Our genmaicha is grown 100% naturally, without chemicals or additives. All our tea plants thrive in harmony with nature, surrounded by an incredible array of insects that we leave undisturbed.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS GENMAICHA?
The sencha green tea used in this Genmaicha (玄米茶, “brown rice tea”) is harvested in the spring in Fujieda (Shizuoka region, the birthplace of green tea in Japan) by our partner farmers, also producers of our Classic matcha. After harvesting, the tea leaves are steamed for a few seconds to lock in its properties before being rolled in the Japanese tradition, to bring out all the flavors of the plant. Finally, the tea is blended on site with puffed brown rice from a neighboring plantation.
This pale yellow tea has a very mild flavor, somewhat reminiscent of popcorn. Both subtle and warm, with its delicious aromas, it's perfect for yourself or as a gift.
HOW TO PREPARE GENMAICHA?
To prepare it: Infuse approximately 2-3 g of genmaicha (this dosage corresponds to one teaspoon) in 200 ml of water at approximately 85 °C for 3 minutes. It is possible to infuse a second time in slightly warmer water (a temperature of approximately 90 °C) and only 30 seconds will be enough for this preparation. Genmaicha can also be infused in fresh water for several hours for an incredibly mild result.
WHERE DOES GENMAICHA COME FROM?
Genmaicha is also known as "popcorn tea" due to the few grains of rice that popped during roasting, reminiscent of the more familiar popcorn.
Genmaicha originated in Kyoto from humble beginnings. Legend has it that the first person to experiment with this blend was a farmer, whose idea was to allow the poor to finally buy tea, an expensive commodity, and benefit from its vitamins and minerals. Indeed, this 50% green tea and 50% rice blend cost less than pure green tea. Moreover, malnourished people consumed it because the nutrients in green tea and puffed rice gave them almost the same feeling of satiety as certain foods. For this same reason, Genmaicha was also favored by monks during periods of fasting, soldiers and samurai on very reduced food rations, and people convalescing who were waiting to be able to resume a normal diet.
Over time, its uniquely sweet flavor has won over all Japanese social classes, and genmaicha has become popular both in Japan and abroad. Today, a wide variety of genmaicha teas are available to appeal to a wide variety of tastes. Some producers strive to achieve excellence by selecting the finest green tea and brown rice.
HOW TO STORE GENMAICHA?
Store in a cool, dry place. Its taste and benefits will be optimal for 6 months after opening.