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Genmai Cha

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Description

Green tea from Japan that is the 'snap, crackle, pop' of teas. Genmai Cha is an exotic Japanese recipe that combines popped rice and popcorn with tender and delicate green tea leaves. First used by peasants as a cost-saving measure, our 'Genmai Cha Pop' tea is now equally popular with modern urbanites. Both groups enjoy a refreshing cup that's both sweet and nutty.

Story

Unlike the affordable luxury it had become today, tea was historically a pricey commodity. The Japanese peasants found it difficult to afford much tea, and would mix it with roasted rice, which was abundant and cheap. Thus, they were able to squeeze more cups from the same amount of leaves. A recipe born of poverty, Genmai Cha had now acquired an uptown chic. This tea had outgrown its humble origins to become a favorite of many urban dwellers in both Japan and the West.

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Adam E.
Feb 12th '10

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"Genmaicha is very distinctive, and adagio's version doesn't dissapoint. It definitely tastes more of roasted rice and popcorn than it does of tea, but that should be expected. If you want a roasty rice beverage, this is your ticket. If you don't, steer clear."
[ 5 mins @ 180°F ]
2 votes
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Jonny S.
Feb 11th '10

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"Any tea drinker who has not had Genmai Cha needs to try this. It's a diferent animal when it comes to tea taste. It's a plethora of tastes all in one cup. The puffed rice and popped corn add a slightly salty Cerealish note, and the green tea adds some smokey undertones. Very interesting tea. And an interesting story behind it."
2 votes
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Chris S.
Feb 5th '10

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"There is a disagreement in my house about this tea. One member greatly enjoys its unique rich flavor, while the other is not sure about this savory tea. I would recommend it to people who want to try something a bit different."
1 vote
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Tri .
Feb 5th '10

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"Love this tea! Nutty, fun, the taste reminds me of the ocean. The tea foams a little while it steeps and creates a very crisp flavor."
1 vote
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Anne B.
Mar 14th '10

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"I really like genmai cha's and this one was not bad. It didn't quite live up to Samovar's "Ryokucha" genmai cha, but it was pretty good."
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Kyle D.
Mar 13th '10

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"The flavor of this tea is great if you enjoy a grainy, malty taste. The downside is that it is extremely sensitive to steeping conditions and the leaves do not brew well a second time. Despite this, it is still an excellent tea."

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