Genmaicha

Genmaicha is a Japanese green tea from Wight Tea Company, blending Japanese sencha with roasted, popped brown rice. The combination brews golden yellow with a subtle nutty taste the makers compare to Rice Krispies. It contains some caffeine.

At a glance

• Type: Japanese green tea (loose leaf)
• Caffeine: Contains some caffeine
• Ingredients: Japanese sencha, roasted brown rice
• Brew color: Golden yellow
• Size: Standard Pouch 4 oz (113 g)
• Maker: Wight Tea Company

Best for

• A light, nutty everyday green tea
• Iced tea in summer, especially with matcha
• Fans of Japanese teas
• A gentle, lower-caffeine cup
• A gift for green tea enthusiasts
• A distinctive addition to a tea gift set

How to brew

This tea is sensitive, so check the steeping instructions and use hot (not boiling) water. For a favorite summer drink, combine brewed Genmaicha with matcha over ice.

Flavor profile

Light and toasty, with grassy sencha and roasted brown rice creating a subtle nutty flavor reminiscent of Rice Krispies.

About Wight Tea Company

Wight Tea Company crafts artisan teas with care, including this Japanese sencha and roasted brown rice Genmaicha.