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Shizuoka Genmaicha – Japanese Green Tea with Roasted Brown Rice
$4.90 – $34.00
Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
Genmaicha traces its origins back to the 15th century when a servant named Genmai accidentally dropped brown rice into his samurai master’s cup of green tea. Despite his anger, the master decided to taste the blend and was pleasantly surprised by its harmonious flavors. Impressed, he spared Genmai’s life and named the tea “genmaicha” in his honor. Crafted with care in Shizuoka, our top-quality Genmaicha combines green tea with roasted rice to deliver a rich and nutty flavor profile. With its fuller body and enhanced sweetness, our Genmaicha is a delightful choice for daily enjoyment and pairs perfectly with meals.
Flavor Profile: Tasting Notes
🌿 Aroma: Toasted rice, fresh grass, nutty
🌿 Flavor: Warm, toasted grain, vegetal, mild umami
🌿 Finish: Lightly sweet, clean, smooth
Pro Tip: Best brewed in a ceramic teapot to retain heat and highlight the comforting, toasty notes. Enjoy with rice dishes, grilled vegetables, or as a soothing afternoon tea.
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Description
Why Choose Shizuoka Genmaicha by Craftsman Tea?
Craftsman Tea’s Shizuoka Genmaicha blends premium green tea from Japan’s Shizuoka region with carefully roasted brown rice, offering a naturally comforting and nutty brew. With a rich heritage and expertly balanced flavor, this tea delivers a soothing experience that’s ideal for both daily sipping and mindful tea rituals.
Health Benefits of Shizuoka Genmaicha:
🌿 Gentle on the Stomach: Low in caffeine and tannins, genmaicha is easy to drink at any time of day.
🌿 Rich in Antioxidants: Supports immune health and helps reduce oxidative stress.
🌿 Promotes Digestion: Aids in digestion and calms the stomach.
🌿 Balanced Energy: Provides mild, sustained energy without the jitters of coffee or high-caffeine teas.
Origin and Craft
🌿 Origin: Shizuoka, Japan – A historic tea-growing region known for its clean mountain air and mineral-rich soil
🌿 Cultivar: Yabukita – prized for its fresh and balanced flavor
🌿 Elevation: 200–500m
🌿 Tea Characteristics: Low-caffeine, roasted, toasty, balanced with green tea brightness
Harvest
🌿 Leaves hand-picked in the early spring, using only young, tender leaves for optimal flavor and freshness.
🌿 The brown rice is carefully roasted, often until it “pops” like popcorn, giving genmaicha its signature warm and nutty profile.
Processing
🌿 The green tea leaves are lightly steamed and dried to preserve their grassy, fresh flavor.
🌿 Roasted brown rice is then blended with the tea leaves in precise proportions to ensure a balanced, smooth infusion.
🌿 Craftsman Tea preserves the authentic Japanese genmaicha tradition, using premium rice and high-quality sencha for a refined taste.
Brewing Guide
🌿 Water temperature: 175°F (80°C) – avoid boiling to maintain smoothness
🌿 Steep time: 1–2 minutes
🌿 Tea quantity: 1 – 2 teaspoons per cup (2g tp 3g per 220ml water)
Genmaicha can be steeped multiple times. The first infusion offers roasted warmth, while subsequent steeps highlight the green tea’s freshness.
Reviews (8)
8 reviews for Shizuoka Genmaicha – Japanese Green Tea with Roasted Brown Rice
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Biying –
I was so surprised when I opened the bag, I am a regular buyer of genmaicha tea from various brands and this one is generously loaded with toasted rice! Immediately I can tell that this tea seller takes their flavors very seriously and true enough the tea is completely natural, light and crisp, toasty and nutty with a complete absence of artificial flavors. This is my first purchase coming across Craftsman Tea online. If their other teas are just as good I will definitely continue supporting them wholeheartedly.
Anna –
A beautifully refined authentic Shizuoka Genmaicha with an aroma that is a perfect blend of roasted rice and fresh, green tea.
Each sip is rich and comforting. The green tea is light and grassy, with a mild sweetness that’s not overwhelming. But what really stands out is the roasted rice—those crispy, nutty grains add a deep, almost savory flavor that balances the tea beautifully. The combination of the slightly sweet, vegetal notes from the tea and the warm, toasty undertones from the rice is the best!
Smooth and light, and low in stringency. Suitable for anyone who may not be a fan of stronger green teas.
Edward –
What can I say but another great tea from craftsman tea. Try it yourself and feel the quality.
Lisa –
This tea is just beautiful to look at. A gorgeous combination of green, brown and white. The taste is amazing and better than what you would expect from Genmaicha tea. Surely a high quality premium tea, I enjoy this very very much!
Rachael –
I stock up on this as it is the perfect tea to serve to friends, as even those who would normally not prefer green tea will find this enjoyable. I usually host my friends with sushi takeaway, and yakisoba. This tea perfectly rounds up the Japanese flavors. Matcha is too troublesome so this one in teabags is most convenient.
Amy –
Having drank genmaicha rooibos only from sushi teh and genki sushi, this gave me a tea culture shock 🤣. It is so fragrant and refined, feel very atas drinking this. I bought some for my friend for her birthday too and hope she likes it! Now I can’t wait for new order of other tea flavors to arrive!! Super good tea from craftsman tea!!!
Betty –
A nice change from my usual favourites of Tie Guanyin and Butter Oolong. I like my green teas floral and fragrant, this one is toasty and fragrant in a different but nice way. The green tea base is well selected with fresh vegetal notes that go well with the genmai. For those who like a green tea that is milder this one works.
Kimmi –
This tea is still okay but too mild for me. I prefer the Chinese traditional green teas like Jasmine green tea, which are more sharp and strongly floral fragrant.