Genmaicha 'n' Matcha (matcha-iri genmaicha in Japanese) is a blend from Japan. It consists of Genmaicha tea (green tea blended with roasted rice grains) and Matcha green tea powder. Fully organic, it has a stronger flavor than Genmaicha, and a brighter green. How to prepare and enjoy your Genmaicha 'n' Matcha tea? Here you'll find valuable tips on how to get even more pleasure from your favorite beverage.
Preparation tips
Like all Japanese green teas, Genmaicha 'n' Matcha is brewed for 2 minutes. Infusion is a crucial stage in the tea-making process. It's important that you give it your utmost attention. An over-brewed tea will have saturated aromas and be bitter. On the other hand, tea that has not been brewed long enough is completely tasteless.
Take the trouble to heat the water in a neutral container, i.e. one that is not likely to impregnate your tea with any particular taste or smell. The same applies to the container in which the tea is to be brewed. For your Genmaicha 'n' Matcha tea, the water should be heated to 70°. Above all, make sure that the water does not reach the boiling stage. Water that has boiled, even when left to cool afterwards, would not be ideal water for optimal aroma release.
How to enjoy your Genmaicha 'n' Matcha?
The best way to respect your tea and discover its full flavour is, of course, to drink it on its own, without any additives. In fact, true tea lovers consider that adding sugar, milk or honey to your beverage comes close to sacrilege. So why not try your Genmaicha 'n' Matcha plain for the first time? Then, if you don't like it that way, you can add sugar or milk the next time. At the end of the day, everyone is free to drink their tea the way they like it. However, it's important to note that milk counteracts the antioxidant effect of both green and black teas. You'd be depriving yourself of a significant health benefit. If you opt for sugar, remember how many ailments refined sugar promotes, from excess kilos to diabetes: opt for organic wholegrain sugar or organic honey. Finally, if you can afford it, make the best of it: enjoy your tea in a teacup, rather than in any bowl.
Japan Genmaicha Miyazaki* (97%), Matcha green tea* (3%). *Organically grown
