Genmaicha is a popular favorite amongst green tea. It is made from bancha green tea and roasted rice. Genmaicha has a soothing and mellow taste. The popped rice adds a warming roasty aroma to the refreshing green tea.
Known as the people's tea, Genmaicha is the Japanese name for green tea combined with roasted brown rice. Originally popular among commoners and peasants, it quickly became the choice of tea among all people. The popcorn, or popped rice, flavor gives an aroma similar to that of a warming home meal.
