Genmaicha

Japan's Famous Popcorn Tea

Meet Genmaicha, a wonderfully distinctive Japanese green tea that combines fresh, grassy Sencha with the warm, nutty aroma of roasted brown rice.

Often affectionately called 'popcorn tea', Genmaicha gets its nickname from the grains of rice that sometimes pop during roasting, giving the blend its characteristic appearance.

The combination of green tea & toasted rice creates a deliciously balanced brew that's fresh, comforting & wonderfully moreish.

What Does Genmaicha Taste Like?

Expect a fresh, grassy green tea with rich, toasty rice notes & a gentle nuttiness.

The Sencha provides a bright, refreshing base, while the roasted brown rice adds a warm, savoury depth that softens the grassy character of the green tea.

It's a brilliantly approachable Japanese green tea, particularly for anyone who finds traditional green teas a little too grassy or astringent.

The Story Behind Japan's People's Tea

Genmaicha has traditionally been known as 'The People's Tea', with its origins often linked to the resourcefulness of everyday Japanese tea drinkers.

Roasted rice was added to green tea to make the leaves go further, creating an affordable, satisfying brew. Traditionally, Genmaicha was often made using Bancha, a Japanese green tea produced from later harvests.

Today, Genmaicha is enjoyed for its distinctive flavour in its own right, with both Bancha & Sencha commonly used as the green tea base.

Our Genmaicha combines Sencha green tea with roasted brown rice, bringing together fresh, grassy notes & that irresistible toasted character.

Enjoy it as your morning cuppa, alongside a meal or whenever you fancy something a little different.

Fresh, toasty & seriously moreish. There's nothing quite like Genmaicha!