Matcha-iri Genmaicha
This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.
toasty yet elegant
Matcha-iri Genmaicha
Japanese green tea used in formal tea ceremonies and roasted rice come together for a savory tea, fit for hallowed halls or humble abodes. Emerald green in color, this tea is truly comforting with its toasty flavor, hastening the appetite much like an apéritif.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Matcha-iri Genmaicha” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a simmer (~180-190° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 2 1 ⁄4 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
no sugar recommended, and this tea does not take milk
Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.
Connoisseur
water at a simmer (~180-190° F)
1 1⁄2 even Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
1 3⁄4 even Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)
~ 1 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping
~ 1 3 ⁄4 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 2 1 ⁄4 minutes: recommended steep time for “Matcha-iri Genmaicha.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
no sugar recommended, and this tea does not take milk
Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.
At Teatime
Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your teatime reservation!
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