Made with Gyokuro leaves shaded for 3 weeks for enhanced sweetness and umami flavor
Toasted brown rice adds warm, nutty notes for a balanced, savory profile
Organic and vegan, produced without pesticides or artificial chemicals
LOOSE leaf format for customizable strength and freshness
Crafted by a 190-year-old Japanese tea family with sustainable farming practices
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Before we talk about gyokuro genmaicha, let’s first talk about what genmaicha is. Genmaicha essentially translates to “brown rice tea” and it is made by mixing toasted rice with tea leaves.
This tea has humble origins, as it used to be used during times of economic hardship to make the tea supplies last longer. By adding the toasted rice,
Tea Type
Gyokuro Genmaicha (Genmaicha Green Tea)
Leaf Origin
Uji, Japan
Leaf Processing
Shaded for 3 weeks, steamed, rolled, and dried
Rice Ingredient
Toasted brown rice
Dietary Preferences
Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Form
Loose leaf
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Delicious mild and tasty tea. I have some after lunch every day
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Fiona · July 26, 2026
Not only one stop shopping for the highest quality green teas, but really a place to learn more about the teas and how to best enjoy them.
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Deb · April 29, 2026
You have to understand , this is not your regular tea. It has a distinguish smell because of the roasted rice. The first time I tried it, I did not like it at all. However, now it is one of my favorite teas. I drink it in the evenings. It is very comforting: warm, nutty and mildly savory taste.
