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| Type: | Green |
| Other names: | 玄米茶 (Kanji) Hyeonmi nokcha (현미 녹차, Korean) Roasted Rice Tea "Popcorn Tea" |
| Origin: | East Asia |
| Quick description: | Genmaicha is green tea combined with roasted brown rice, some grains of which have popped. Green tea is a type of Tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, that has undergone minimal Oxidation during processing are the Chinese characters that are used in the modern Japanese logographic writing system along with Hiragana (ひらがな 平仮名 Katakana This article is mainly about the spoken Korean language See Hangul for details on the native Korean writing system |
Genmaicha (玄米茶? "brown rice tea") is the Japanese name for green tea combined with roasted brown rice. is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities Green tea is a type of Tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, that has undergone minimal Oxidation during processing Brown rice (or "hulled rice" is unmilled or partly milled Rice, a kind of Whole grain. It is sometimes referred to colloquially as "popcorn tea" because a few grains of the rice pop during the roasting process and resemble popcorn. Rice is a Cereal foodstuff which forms an important part of the diet of many people worldwide and as such it is a staple food for many Popcorn or popping corn is a type of corn which explodes from the kernel and puffs up when heated This type of tea was originally drunk by poor Japanese, as the rice served as a filler and reduced the price of the tea; today it is consumed by all segments of society.
Tea steeped from these tea leaves has a light yellow hue. Its flavor is mild and combines the fresh grassy flavor of green tea with the aroma of the roasted rice. The water to steep this tea should be about 80-85°C (175-185°F). A steeping time of 3-5 minutes is recommended, depending on desired strength.
Genmaicha is also sold with matcha (powdered green tea) added to it. is a variety of fine powdered Green tea used particularly in the Japanese tea ceremony, as well as to flavour and dye foods such as mochi and Soba noodles This product is called Matcha-iri genmaicha (lit. Genmaicha with added powdered tea). Matcha-iri genmaicha has a similar flavor to plain genmaicha but the flavor is often stronger and the color more green than light yellow.
See also
- Hyeonmi cha, a Korean tisane made from roasted brown rice
- Sungnyung, a Korean beverage made from scorched rice
- Mugicha, a tisane made from roasted barley
- Roasted grain beverage
References
- "Rice you can drink" An entry on roasted rice tea at DCFUD, a Washington, DC-based food blog. Hyeonmi cha (literally "brown rice tea" is a Tisane made from roasted Brown rice. Sungnyung is a traditional Korean beverage made from boiled scorched Rice. Roasted barley tea is a Tisane made from roasted Barley, which is popular in Japanese and Korean cuisine. A roasted grain beverage is a hot beverage made from one or more cereal grains roasted and commercially processed into crystal or powder form to be reconstituted later in hot Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D
- "Brewing Genmaicha" A web page detailing instructions for brewing.
- "Gen Mai Cha LRG" Oolong Tea House's Gen Mai Cha page
- "How to Make Genmaicha or Brown Rice Tea" Easy instructions on how to make your own Genmaicha.
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