Genmaicha Brown Rice Green Tea Loose Leaf Steamed Green Tea 500g Bulk Wholesale

Genmaicha loose tea, known in Japanese tradition as brown rice green tea and related to Chinese Xuan Mi Cha (玄米茶), is a blend of steamed green tea leaves with roasted brown rice. Typically light to medium bodied with a toasty, nutty character, it is a popular everyday tea. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy freshly brewed.

Key Selling Points

• Loose leaf genmaicha combining steamed green tea with roasted brown rice
• Toasty nutty flavor profile from roasted rice with fresh green tea notes
• Sold in bulk 500g loose packaging suitable for daily brewing
• A traditional everyday tea enjoyed in East Asian tea culture
• Ships as a food-grade agricultural product with 12+ month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically shows mixed green tea leaves with golden roasted rice grains. The dry aroma is toasty and grainy with a fresh green tea note. Brewed tea is typically light yellow-green with a smooth, nutty, slightly savory taste and a clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a hot everyday tea
• Steep and serve chilled as iced tea
• Use as a light tea for meals
• Brew in larger batches for offices or tea service

Traditional Uses

Genmaicha has long been enjoyed as a comforting everyday tea in East Asian tea culture, where roasted rice is blended with green tea to soften astringency and add a toasty depth. It is traditionally served with meals, shared in the afternoon, or brewed lightly for family gatherings. In TCM tea practice, roasted grain teas are traditionally associated with gentle daily enjoyment and are commonly paired with simple steeping rather than elaborate preparation.

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