genmai cha
by adagio teas
(53 reviews)
Genmai Cha is a classic Japanese green tea, blended with toasted, popped rice. Originally created to stretch short supplies of tea, now enjoyed by tea lovers here and abroad. Warm and nutty taste, with a lovely savory quality. A hearty cup of tea that is easy to combine with food. Genmai Cha is a great solution for those seeking a substantial, but less astringent, flavor from their cup. Steep at 180°F for 2 minutes
Recent reviews
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Jen S
I think this is very similar to the version with matcha. I'd like to do a side by side comparison. Enjoyable for me as I'm a fan of green tea and the toasted rice gives it a savoryness.
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Zell Maestro
A very good genmaicha. A little lighter than the brand of genmaicha I usually buy, but the toasty popcorn scent is great and the green tea isn't too grassy. Would like a little more flavor from the tea itself but overall very good.
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Tanya G.
This is one of my favorite teas! I grew up drinking this tea. It's a nutty green tea that doesn't have any bitterness or tastes grassy.
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Irishman McWhirter
This salty-toasty-grassy popcorn-rice green tea is delicious. I use adagio honey, to cut down on the grassy-vegetal taste. Overall, this special green tea is very good, but I drink this tea on special occasions.
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Shannon Webb
I rather enjoyed this tea. It is lightly vegetal with some toasty notes. It is a rather smooth sipper.
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Julie W
I like the popcorn-ish scent and taste of this tea, but the green tea portion is a bit too vegetal/grassy for me. I usually mix this with just a bit of another tea like an oolong, which makes the end result more enjoyable for me.
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Julee Kasserman
Lovely savery cup of tea. Very impressed. Could drink this this throughout a meal. It may also help hit the spot when feeling hungry and not quite time to eat. I purchased several single packs just for that purpose.
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Maya Pattin
Roasty, toasty, and refreshing. A fantastic savory tea, not too overpowering.
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Janet Ross
This is a tasty green tea with toasted rice and small pieces of popcorn mixed in. It’s delicious and unusual and I recommend it!
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Sharon McConnell
This is my favorite green tea on the on the planet! Lovely green tea flavor with lots of toasty notes from the rice.
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Cassandra Guild
This is a pretty standard genmaicha. It has a nice toasted flavor from the rice. I usually steep it at 170F for 1.5 minutes.
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Ariana T
This is such an interesting tea- it's different from my normal drink but its fun to have as a treat. The popped rice flavor is so soothing.
It's unique and worth the try for anyone.
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I first bought this one as part of Adagio's Japanese Green Teas sampler, and have since bought more and more of it. A savory Japanese green tea, but with a cozy toasty nuttiness from the puffed rice that's out in front of the green tea flavor. It's light but comforting and hearty. This tea pairs well with savory food. I like it especially in colder weather.
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Kedzie Arrington
I fell in love with this tea immediately. The savory popcorn was not something I would have bought, but after trying it in a sampler. I ordered a bag. So delicious!
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Keri Wisniowski
I liked this one. The toasted popped rice was so unique flavor profile and I really enjoyed the cup. I like the energy from green tea as well.
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Michelle McGill
First, I am not a fan of Japanese green teas, which I find to be to savory generally. This tea includes a savory toasted flavor from the added rice. Adagio's version is a superior blend. Steeped 3 minutes at 170 degrees.
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K C
The scent is like a toasted rice cake and the tea has a subtle earthiness. Very light and nutty.
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Lilly Tryon
This tea is a pretty pale green color, with a unique and satisfying aroma and flavor that reminds me of a rice cake. The mild, toasty, nutty flavor doesn't overpower the delicate green tea base and pairs well with honey. It is very satisfying and could be sipped alongside anything.
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Travis Rigg
Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this tea! It has a toast-y flavor that I didn't like at first sip and then fell in love with over the course of the packet from Adagio. I've recommended a couple of friends give it a go, though I think this is probably not a flavor profile that everyone will enjoy. I found it savory and comforting, like a warm bowl of soup. I'll definitely be seeking out more of this and possibly some teas like it. This may be sacrilege of some variety or another, but this is my favorite Japanese tea I've tried so far
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user_76053
To me this one was just okay. If it was offered I would drink it but it wasn't my favourite. It was my first time trying this type of tea.
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Cindi Drinks Tea
Fantastic! One of my favorite teas I tasted out of the green tea sampler box. It has a unique, nutty, rounded, toasty rice flavor that I love. It is reminiscent of Rice Krispies, but in a good way! This tea makes me happy, like my soul just got a big old hug. I can't wait to buy more of this! :)
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Calexya
A solid genmaicha! Not my personal favorite, but still a good tea. The toasted rice adds some nice dimension!
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Elizabeth Frantz
I discovered Genmai Cha at a huge Asian grocery store, and instantly fell in love. It's not for everyone, but if you like green tea, might as well give it a try!
Personally, I love the rice flavor, but that's just me.
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Emily Cargile
I got to try this through the Adagio CommuniTEA program, and I even though I'm giving it a low rating, I'm glad I got to try it. I usually choose/prefer fruity teas so this was a complete departure. It smells like a bag of puffed rice cereal (not particularly appetizing) but it does taste slightly better than it smells. It really just reminds me of eating sushi while drinking green tea - not totally an unpleasant feeling. The kids and my husband didn't like it at all. I wouldn't buy this again, but I'm glad to have had the experience.
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Han lastname
Like a cup of rice krispies mixed into a cup of sencha, which I guess is exactly what this is. The puffed rice flavor didn't do anything for me.
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Kimberly Hnatko
I had a hard time choosing the right words to describe this, but really it just tasted like puffed rice. It's blowing my mind lol. If I had to describe it another way, I would say toasty and maybe a little nutty. I don't think it'll be in my regular rotation, but I liked it.
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Rebekah Strickland
With added sugar, it tastes like honey smacks cereal. It's good, and goes well with food. It paired well with beef and broccoli lo mien, and I could see myself just having it alone as well.
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Rachel Emmel
I've noticed this tea before in stores, but today's CommuniTea is my first time trying it. I'm guessing the strong scent is the puffed rice, because it doesn't smell like green tea. It was more savory than I expected, even after adding sugar.
It was interesting to try, but I don't think I'll be buying more.
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Cameron Kilchrist
Absolutely amazing. I’ve never loved savory teas ala chai but this one might be my favorite overall! The rice is prominent but doesn’t completely overshadow the green, which balances the tea and adds a sense of delicateness and duality. I had to stop myself from drinking my whole portion in one day and hours later I still don’t know how I managed to do it. That’s how delicious this tea is, folks.
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Melissa H
This is my staple tea. I love the toasty warm rice flavor. It's good for resteeping--I get a good three rounds.
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Karie B.
First off, this tea is fun to look at with it's green leave, yellowish toasted rice and white popped rice. It's almost novel. It smells great before and after it's brewed and tastes really good.
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Lydia Dschankilic
This is a pretty decent cuppa. A very light flavour. The toasted rice was a nice change, reminiscent of a local sushi restaurant. It did get kind of a weird aftertaste the more I sipped, though.
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Michael M
I love this stuff. Great for times when you're in the mood for something savory.
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Red Wolfe
Gonna be a weird description, but it kind of tastes like onigiri in a cup, and I'm liking it.
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Alexis Wolf
This tea really does taste like the toasted rice it contains! It's really unique. It's nutty, smooth, and filling--would recommend!
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Casey Covel
Simply fascinating. There is no other tea like it, and any serious tea connoisseur owes it to themselves to try it. Earthy and nutty with traces of brown grain residue that will remind you of unsweetened rice crispies (the aftertaste, especially!). This may very well be one of my favorite green teas, and you can't help feel you're expanding your knowledge of culture and cuisine while you enjoy it. Definitely recommended.
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Mikayla Jenkins
As an American, we can often be intimidated by the various kinds of tea that are out there. I've noticed that most Americans don't like green tea because they scald it with too hot of water. If we are to truly enjoy green tea, such as this wonderful one, we must put in the effort.
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Katie DiBenedetto
A very different but lovely tea that got me hooked on Japanese green teas. I find that steeping it the full 2 minutes is a bit too long so I go around 1 minute and 30 seconds. The flavor is light and toasty and so comforting.
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Sarah Holland
One of my favorite green teas. It’s nutty and not bitter. I love to coat mine in matcha powder before brewing
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Jennifer Fresno CA
Much better than other brands that i have tried. Worth paying a bit more for this one. Its not bitter at all, but clean, light & toasty because of the rice.
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Max Sugerman
I perfect Genmai Cha. This tea has a great balance of sencha green tea and the brown rice
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Crystal Nicol
So good. Tastes like green popcorn or rice cakes. This is a great afternoon tea.