★★★★★
I have tried other Genmai Cha's from other tea distributors and this is mine and my husbands favorite. It's nutty and refreshing, goes well with a light amount of matcha mixed in.
Classic Japanese green tea, blended with toasted, popped rice. Warm, nutty with a lovely savory and hearty quality.
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I have tried other Genmai Cha's from other tea distributors and this is mine and my husbands favorite. It's nutty and refreshing, goes well with a light amount of matcha mixed in.
Definitely not my cup of tea.. the popcorn a little overwhelming with the rice but it’s not terrible to have if you’re hungry but don’t want a big meal
This tea is a wonderful, unique experience. With the puffed rice, and savory flavor, this is popcorn in tea form. The gentle green tea adds a touch of grassy vegetation to all the toasted rice cake flavor. This is almost like a savory broth instead your typical tea, but it's a blend that's really grown on me. It's great for those nights when you want something warming from the inside out. Or if you want a tea that tastes like popcorn.
This is a wonderful version of a classic tea - and a favorite of everyone in my family!
This will become one of my go-to morning cups. The toasty, savory quality is so satisfying. Genmai cha is often compared to popcorn. As strange as it sounds, it’s an apt comparison!
One of my favorite teas. Great taste, the flavor is very balanced.
Admittedly, Genmai Cha is one of those teas I don't drink regularly, but have occasional, very specific cravings for. Adagio's version is a bit different than what I'm used to - the toasted rice is very prevalent, and the green tea flavor is fairly mild as a result.
Has lingering toasted popcorn flavor from the rice. It's different, I'll give it that.
This has become my go to green tea. It is so savory yet refreshing at the same time and it tastes just as good as it cools.
Roasted rice balanced with green tea, wonderful combination.
The popped rice is so reminiscent of popcorn that it trips me out but I love it. I love it with some fresh sushi and as a general after dinner tea.
A great genmai cha for the price. Expected a lower quality leaf but its fantastic
Fantastic Tea, a Japanese restaurant down the road from me serves this tea, and its my absolute favorite, when i ordered and sampled it first off, i was pleasantly surprised it had the same integrity of flavor that i find in the shop down the road, i will continue to order 16 oz of this.
This is a very clean, herbal tea. The popcorn adds a wheat-like flavor that is a little sweet. It's a delightful, calming afternoon tea.
One of my favorite teas! Has a unique savory flavor that I really like.
Tastes like what you'd expect: extra roasted rice krispies brewed as a tea. Someone tried telling me it was the best tea they'd ever had. I can't say that. I'm not sure if it's bad, exactly, or if my brain is just going 'not tea' and rejecting it on that basis, but it's definitely different. Will probably give the rest of this sample to said friend.
Eh. Its ok. If you took a cup of plain ol' green tea and threw in some pieces of popcorn, watched them shrivel, and took a sip, it would have the same effect. Not my cup of tea.
I don't seem to be having any luck with Adagio green teas. Poor quality green and the rice and popcorn gave the tea a stale flavor. Ordered this after having a cup at a ramen house and enjoyed it very much. This doesn't compare at all.
This is my favorite tea! The taste is smooth and light but has a nice roasted nutty flavor. I found this tea to be forgiving for overdoing the steeping time.
. It reminds me of Saltire Rock, a candy I became addicted to in Scotland. I has a creamy mouth feel and an aftertaste of marshmallows. I like to use 1/2 a packet of truvia to sweeten into a delicious treat. I do not let this steep longer than 3 1/2 minutes and there is no hint of bitterness
My wife and I both love this tea in the afternoon, delicious roasted taste, offsetting the green tea bitter. A regular pause for us.
Easily one of my favorite teas. Reminds me of my families favorite Japanese food restaurant that has long since closed down.
This is such a delicious tea. A bit nutty, very savory.
This is a tea that I could drink everyday and not get sick of it! It is not particularly flavorful—at least not in the usual sense; however it is very hearty and I’ve found that a cup of Genmai Cha can stave off hunger for longer than most teas. It’s a fantastic tea that I very highly recommend.
Amazing nutty flavor and beautiful light brew. So smooth.
A lovely, toasty tea that pairs really well with sushi, or wonderful on its own.
My favorite green tea. I love the toasted rice flavor with the delicate green tea flavor.
I love the flavor of this. Almost makes me think of while grain bread or popcorn but in a wondeful way with the tea! And I feel less like munching when I drink it, which helps me stay on track with my CICO and IF.
Nutty, savory aroma, not too grassy. Probably one of my absolute favorite green teas.
Most amazing tea I've ever had, it's got this smokiness to it, i can't get enough!!
A very lovely smell when brewing similar to rice crispy treats. Definitely different than what I'm use to, much more savory tea with the rice flavor.
The puffy rice flavor makes this a really relaxing and cozy tea. So delicious!
This is, hands down, my favorite tea. It s nutty, smooth, and delicious.
I like this tea a lot! It is earthy, and almost has a popcorn taste. Very good.
This is my go to everyday tea. I've been ordering this for years.
Genmaicha is probably my favourite tea. I love the aroma of the toasted rice (and sometimes just pick the rice out and eat it -- try it. It's delicious!) and the flavour it imparts. As another reviewer notes, it's very forgiving -- I never check temp and never time (heathen!), but this tea has never tasted too bitter as many greens will do. I guess people call this flavour 'nutty', but it doesn't remind me of nuts. It's 'toasty' to me. Maybe someday I'll come back and update that description, but I think it's apt. If you have never tried genmaicha, I encourage you to do so -- this one is quite good.
My go-to afternoon tea. Perfect balance of flavor, and just enough caffeine to be a pick-me-up, but not give me insomnia.
Genmai Cha seems to be more consistent across vendors than most other teas. This is one excellent and has become of my favorites that never seem to disappoint.
It’s grassy and toasty. It’s one of my favorite teas.
I'm giving this a four because it is, in fact, a quality genmai cha. The problem is that I'm not really into it! It tastes like liquefied honey smacks without the honey—no surprise, given what they're made of. I'm glad I tried this tea, but it's too bitter for my tastes.
This is so unique, like popcorn aroma. Really easy to drink and delicious for those who love popcorn!
Very delicious, prepared two cups, one of this, and one of some I bought when I was in Osaka and they taste so similar it made me smile. I’m glad to know I can stay stocked up in between my trips to Japan so I never have to run out of this delicious tea!
I actually tried this tea with the advent calendar and loved it so much that I had to buy a bag of it. It's fresh and grassy, but also nutty. It makes a very cozy cup!
Unique, but very delicious. I love how it looks and perfect for all green tea drinkers.
This is the best genmai cha I have had the pleasure to drink. Does fine with near boiling water, even better at recommended 180F. It's tasty even when accidentally brewed far too long. Addicting brew. Will be sure to always have some stashed in the pantry.
Love the nutty scent and flavor that the puffed rice gives. More flavor and less astringency than other types of green tea that I've tried.
I got this for my grandmother who grew up in Japan. She loved it and said it tasted familiar to the teas she drank in her youth.
Strong toasted rice flavor and delightfully savory, very balanced with the sencha green tea base, doesn't compete but instead compliments when paired with a main course meal
This Tea is within my top 5 teas. I like the toasted scent and enjoy chewing on the popped rice. They are like toasty mini popcorn but a cozy version. Highly recommended.
A wonderful green tea, it your just starting out with the greens.