Description
This tea is a blend of Bancha green tea and toasted tea rice. Wholesome and full flavored, with a mellow green tea flavor paired with the nuttiness of toasted rice. This is genuine Genmai Cha imported from Japan.
Ingredients
Green tea, toasted brown rice
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LORE
Genmaicha (Japanese Brown Rice Green Tea)
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Common use: A Japanese tea blend of green tea (often bancha or sencha) mixed with roasted brown rice, giving a nutty, toasty flavor.
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Historical reference: Once called “people’s tea” in Japan, as rice stretched the more costly tea leaves, making it affordable for commoners.
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Magical or religious use: Associated with balance, grounding, and gratitude—used in quiet rituals to honor simplicity and humility.
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Craft suggestion: Use as a base for tea-infused broths or in culinary rubs for meats and vegetables.
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Cultural folklore: Sometimes nicknamed “popcorn tea” due to rice kernels popping during roasting, said to bring luck and joy to the drinker.
Cottage Food Disclaimer:
This product was processed in a home kitchen that may process common food allergens and is not subject to public health inspection.
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