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Organic Genmaicha with Matcha 3.5 oz (100g)
Organic Genmaicha with Matcha 3.5 oz (100g)
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Product Facts
- Tea type: Loose-leaf organic genmaicha with matcha
- Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
- Ingredients: Organic sencha green tea + organic roasted brown rice + organic matcha
- Certification: JAS Organic
- Net weight: 100g / 3.5 oz (about 30 to 35 cups)
- Taste profile: Toasted rice aroma, nutty warmth, gentle green-tea sweetness, vivid matcha-green color, smooth body, clean finish
- Best for: Daily green tea with meals or after meals, savory snacks, easy everyday cup
A Toasty Organic Genmaicha with Matcha-Green Color
This Organic Genmaicha with Matcha blends organic sencha, roasted brown rice, and organic matcha into a warm, toasty everyday cup. The roasted rice gives a nutty aroma, while the matcha adds a vivid green color and a gentle sweetness that makes the tea easy to enjoy with meals or after meals.
The base is organic sencha grown in Shizuoka, blended with organic roasted brown rice for the classic genmaicha character, and finished with a coating of organic matcha. The three ingredients work together: sencha gives the clean green-tea backbone, roasted rice gives the toasted-grain aroma and a hint of natural sweetness, and matcha lifts the color and adds a soft creaminess on the palate.
We like this tea around mealtimes — with rice dishes, with savory snacks, or after a meal as a warming finish. It is forgiving to brew, generous in a 100g bag, and easy to share. If you want a daily Japanese green tea that smells like home cooking, this is the one.
Who This Tea Is For
- For people who want a toasty, comforting daily Japanese green tea
- For drinkers who enjoy roasted-grain aroma alongside green-tea sweetness
- For meal-time and after-meal brewing — especially with rice, savory dishes, or snacks
- For matcha-curious customers who want the matcha color and softness without whisking
- For customers building a multi-tea order from Japan
What Makes This Tea Different
- Roasted rice aroma: The organic roasted brown rice gives this cup its signature warm, nutty, savory aroma — the kind of smell that pairs naturally with food.
- Matcha coating, no whisking: The matcha adds a vivid green color and a soft sweetness on the palate, with the convenience of loose-leaf brewing (no whisk or chasen needed).
- Organic sencha base: The sencha base from Shizuoka gives a clean green-tea backbone underneath the roast, so the cup never feels one-note.
- Meal-friendly daily cup: Comfortable with breakfast, lunch, rice dishes, or after meals. The toasted-grain aroma sits well alongside savory food.
- Forgiving to brew: Hard to over-steep into bitterness. A good first Japanese green tea for someone who wants something approachable without needing to babysit temperature.
Taste Profile
- Aroma: Toasted brown rice, warm nutty notes, a soft matcha lift
- Palate: Gentle green-tea sweetness, smooth body, soft creaminess from the matcha
- Finish: Clean, slightly toasty, easy to return to throughout the day
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- Umami: ■■□□□ (2/5)
- Bitterness: ■□□□□ (1/5)
- Body: ■■■□□ (3/5)
Overall the cup leads with toasted-rice warmth, with the matcha softening the finish and the sencha keeping the body clean. The matcha-green color in the cup is one of the easiest visual signals that the tea is in front of you.
How to Brew Organic Genmaicha with Matcha
Hot Brew
- Tea: 3g
- Water: 100ml / 3.4 fl oz
- Temperature: 80 C / 176 F
- Time: About 60 seconds
Pour gently to keep the matcha coating from clouding too quickly. The roasted-rice aroma opens up first; the matcha color and sweetness follow as you sip.
Second Infusion
- Water: 80 to 85 C / 176 to 185 F (slightly hotter)
- Time: 20 to 30 seconds
Cold Brew
- Tea: 5g
- Water: 500ml / 17 fl oz
- Time: 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator
Cold brew brings out a softer, mellower roasted-rice character with a clean matcha-green color. A refreshing option in warm weather.
Organic Certification
This tea is certified organic under Japan’s JAS Organic standard and is sold as organic in the U.S. under the U.S.-Japan organic equivalence arrangement. If you are building a certified-organic tea collection from Japan, this organic genmaicha pairs naturally with our other organic teas.
Teas to Try Alongside This One
Organic Genmaicha with Matcha is a toasty, meal-friendly daily cup. These are good companions to round out a multi-tea order from Japan, each opening up a different angle on Japanese tea.
- Organic Sencha: for a cleaner, more refreshing daily green tea without the roasted rice.
- Genmaicha Powder with Matcha: for the same toasted-rice-and-matcha idea in a whisked powder, good for quick cups and lattes.
- Yuzu Wakocha: for a fragrant citrus black tea contrast when you want a change of pace.
- Organic Matcha Superior: for a straight whisked matcha with no roasted rice.
Shipping from Japan
This tea ships directly from Japan. If you are ordering from overseas, it often makes sense to bring several teas together — this organic genmaicha pairs naturally with a daily sencha, a matcha-forward green tea, and a matcha powder to taste the range of Japanese tea side by side.
Comparison FAQ
Is this tea organic?
Yes. This tea is certified organic under Japan’s JAS Organic standard and is sold as organic in the U.S. under the U.S.-Japan organic equivalence arrangement.
How is this different from Organic Sencha?
Organic Sencha is a cleaner, more refreshing daily green tea from Kawane, Shizuoka. This Organic Genmaicha with Matcha is a blended cup — sencha base plus roasted brown rice plus matcha — with a toasty, meal-friendly character that the plain sencha does not have.
How is this different from Okumidori with Matcha?
Okumidori with Matcha is a matcha-coated sencha — vivid green color, fuller body, no roasted rice. This Organic Genmaicha with Matcha adds the roasted-rice aroma into the cup, so the lead character is toasty and savory rather than purely green-tea-forward.
How is this different from Organic Matcha?
Organic Matcha is a fine powder for whisked preparation (usucha or matcha latte). This Organic Genmaicha with Matcha is loose-leaf, brewed in a teapot, with the matcha coating handling the green color and softness without any whisking.
When is this tea best to drink?
Around mealtimes — with rice dishes, savory snacks, or after a meal as a warming finish. The toasted-rice aroma pairs naturally with food. It also works as an easy daily cup at any time of day, hot or cold-brewed.
FAQ
Q. How soon will my order be shipped?
A. We typically ship orders within 1-3 business days. In the rare event that an item is out of stock, it may take longer. If that happens, we will contact you directly to discuss the options.
Q. What is your return policy?
A. If there is a quality issue, damage, defect, or wrong item, please contact us within 30 days so we can arrange a refund or replacement. Unopened tea in its original factory-sealed package and unused tea ware can be returned within 14 days. Opened tea cannot be returned for food-safety reasons. Orders can be cancelled before shipment. Please see our Refund Policy for the full terms.
Q. Is this tea organic?
A. Yes. This tea is certified organic under Japan's JAS Organic standard and is sold as organic in the U.S. under the U.S.-Japan organic equivalence arrangement.
Q. Will I have to pay customs and import taxes?
A. For U.S. orders, import duties and related charges are currently handled by ShiZen Tea when applicable, so you should not normally be asked to pay customs charges on delivery. For other countries, customs duties, import taxes, or local fees may vary depending on your country's regulations and may be charged to the buyer. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure.
Q. Can I track my order?
A. Yes, tracking is available for all orders. Once your order has been shipped, you will receive a confirmation email containing your tracking number and a link to track your package.
Q. How much caffeine does this tea contain?
A. Yes. Like other Japanese green teas, this tea contains caffeine. The exact amount can vary depending on the tea amount, water temperature, and steeping time. If you are sensitive to caffeine, we recommend enjoying it earlier in the day.
Q. How should I store the tea?
A. Please store the tea in a cool, dark place, away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. After opening, seal the package tightly and enjoy it as soon as possible, while the aroma is still fresh.
Q. What payment methods do you accept?
A. We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) as well as PayPal.