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Genmai-cha Tea
A famous blend of Japanese green tea and brown
rice.
Tea type: Green Tea
Caffeine: Low
Origin: Japan
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Description:
Genmai-cha Tea. A famous blend of Japanese green tea and brown
rice.
This is a specialty Japanese green tea that is blended with fire-toasted rice. A good grade Japan sencha is blended with the toasted rice. The fresh vegetative character of the green tea is imparted on the cup but it is tempered with the bakey-like character of the rice. There is a natural sweetness and almost chewy character to the finish of this tea. During the firing of the rice, it is not uncommon for rice to ‘pop’ not unlike popcorn, hence the pet name ‘popcorn-tea’
Legend has it that during the 1400’s an important samurai warlord in Hakone on the Izu Peninsula of Honshu Island (the Izu Peninsula is near the Shizuoka area) was having tea in the morning discussing a battle strategy with his patrol leaders. A servant by the name of Genamai was serving hot tea to the group. Leaning over to give tea to the warlord, rice that he had surreptitiously taken for a morning snack fell out of his pocket into the steaming hot tea. Some popped upon hitting the hot tea. The warlord was incensed, jumped up brandishing his samurai sword he promptly cut of Genamai’s head in one fell swoop. He then sat down to continue the meeting. Despite the fact that the tea had been tarnished he drank it anyway. The flavor was very unique and he enjoyed it tremendously. In honor of poor Genamai he pronounced that this rice and tea be served every morning and be called ‘Genmaicha’ (cha being the name of ‘tea’ in Japanese).
Ingredients: green tea, brown rice.
Use 1 level teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water
until steaming. Steep for 2 minutes.
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*****
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Mmm.. toasty!
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02/06/2008 16:25
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"I've always love this type of tea, but this particular one sold by Dragonwater is the best I've ever had. Extremely comforting and mild."
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Posted by Nilamani | View all reviews by Nilamani (6)
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*****
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Wonderful!
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02/02/2008 15:36
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"I really love to drink this a little before bedtime when the weather is cold; the warm flavor of the rice makes me feel quite toasty and the caffeine is low enough it doesn't keep me awake."
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Posted by rae | View all reviews by rae (4)
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*****
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Soothing
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12/25/2007 14:33
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"I love this tea. It has a nice smell, and the taste is not unlike "pinipig" (a filipino toasted rice used as a topping for sweets). It's reminiscent of a tea made from roasted rice that my mother would drink when out of coffee.
It's great warm, not so muchwhen cold. It makes me feel very relaxed. Some people dislike it, as it's not quite as sweet as other green teas (it's more toasty), but it's rather comforting. Good with a meal or rice cakes."
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Posted by Mitchi | View all reviews by Mitchi (5)
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*****
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no subject
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12/16/2007 19:26
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*****
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no subject
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12/06/2007 16:24
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*****
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no subject
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09/19/2007 14:42
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*****
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Unique and Classic
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09/18/2007 07:23
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"Like a green tea rice cake. I like how the toastiness of the rice makes the tea seem more warming when I drink it. The aroma of the tea is very unique and pleasing, both while dry and when steeped. Make sure you use a fine strainer as it produces a lot more fine particles in the finished cup. This tea can be harder to clean out of your infuser once it is brewed, too."
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Posted by timlandrum | View all reviews by timlandrum (7)
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*****
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Tastes like popcorn
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08/14/2007 11:56
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"Very different. Not what I expected but still enjoyable. A nice change when you are bored with other teas."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous
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*****
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Ok
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08/10/2007 21:05
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*****
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no subject
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08/05/2007 07:38
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"Another one of my favorites. The legend is entertaining, too. To help cut calories, I can drink this while I watch a movie and forego the popcorn."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous (23)
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*****
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08/03/2007 22:51
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"Delicious! Tastes just like popcorn with a very slight "green" taste that is typical of green tea. I like my tea w/ alot of sugar, but I only used one spoonful with this tea."
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Posted by Kate | View all reviews by Kate (44)
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*****
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Great
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06/13/2007 13:39
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*****
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earthy!
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05/30/2007 00:23
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*****
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Good starter tea!
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05/28/2007 02:06
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*****
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Nice, fun to make tea
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05/06/2007 08:43
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*****
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Great with sushi
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01/28/2007 10:22
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"I love making this tea whenever I make sushi. The toasted rice flavor matches very well with the rice/fish combination. I also enjoy the tea on its own, but I've found that for anyone who likes a more subtle tea, the flavor might be too strong. "
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Posted by svt | View all reviews by svt (3)
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*****
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12/10/2006 17:19
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*****
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12/10/2006 17:19
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*****
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Good stuff
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09/05/2006 19:16
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*****
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my favorite
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08/15/2006 09:52
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"This tea is a specialty type which contains roasted rice with green aromatic tea. Give a lovely roasted fist taste with a smooth green tea and refresh rice/malty background. should be brewed carefully as too long makes it grassy and bitter and too short and these not enough rice/roasted flavor"
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Posted by littlfuz | View all reviews by littlfuz (6)
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*****
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great tea, any time of day!
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08/06/2006 09:22
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"I've tried many different Genmai-cha verieties over the years. My favourite by far is the one from Dragon Water. Delicious!"
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Posted by Jacob | View all reviews by Jacob (2)
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*****
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05/25/2006 07:05
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*****
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03/20/2006 05:16
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"Excellent tea! It has smooth nutty flovor, not bitterness at all. You will enjoy this tea especially if you want variety to your daily green tea intake."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous (2)
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*****
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11/29/2005 04:39
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"This is my favorite green tea for its unique nutty flavor. I savour each cup! I just wish you did a caffine free variety."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous (7)
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*****
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11/20/2005 11:48
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"This a very distinct tea with a pronounced flavour. Drinkers either love or hate the flavour that the roasted rice imparts. The rice does well to offset the harshness of the green tea as well as add a wonderful aroma to the brew."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous (2)
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