Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Genmaicha

Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

Sweet, nutty aromas meet delicate caramel warmth, closing on a mild, quenching acidity.
Pesticide Free
Flavor Profile What does the tea taste like
Toasted RiceNutCaramel
Taste Balance What to expect
Toasted RiceSweetnessBody
Caffeine Level ~22 mg per serving (5 g)
Estimated Delivery
Delivery between Wed 14 Oct and Mon 26 Oct (4–12 business days, due to high demand)

Genmaicha blends green tea — usually bancha or sencha — with roasted and popped brown rice. The mix began as a way to stretch expensive leaf with a cheap grain, and it stayed popular because the toasted rice does something no leaf can: it adds a nutty, savoury warmth that rounds off green tea's edges. Roughly half of what is in the bag is rice, so a cup carries noticeably less caffeine than the same weight of straight sencha. Unlike most Japanese greens it takes hot water well, because the rice needs the heat to give up its aroma. It is the easiest Japanese tea to drink alongside food.

Hot brew: 5 g of leaves, 150 ml of water at 80°C (176°F), 1 minute.

Brew it again: the same leaves give 2 infusions. Re-infuse once more with water at the same temperature, 20 seconds each; every infusion tastes a little different.

Cold brew: best enjoyed hot, we do not recommend cold brewing this tea.

One pack: Up to 40 cups · 20 × 5 g servings, 2 infusions each · 100 g / 3.5 oz.

For us, tea is more than a beverage, it’s a way of life. We’ve spent years visiting tea farms across Japan, tasting teas with the people who grow them and building lasting, direct relationships. We believe this is the most sustainable way to source tea: fewer intermediaries, greater traceability and a closer connection between farmer and drinker.

Every tea is 100% pesticide-free and carefully selected for its taste, origin and craftsmanship. Whether you’re discovering Japanese tea or comparing cultivars and terroirs, you’ll find honest tasting notes, precise brewing guidance and real support to help you get the best from every cup.

Energy, 0 kcal
Protein, 0 g
Caffeine, 10 mg
Tannins (catechins), 10 mg
Vitamin C, 1 mg
Folate, 3 µg
Potassium, 7 mg
Calcium, 2 mg
Magnesium, 1 mg
Manganese, 0.15 mg

Ingredients: Green tea leaves, roasted rice.

Typical values per 100 ml of brewed tea, from the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (MEXT, 8th edition), genmaicha infusion (food no. 16041; 15 g leaf, 650 ml water at 90°C, 30 s). Values in your cup vary with the leaf, the water and the brewing time.

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Small-Batch Harvest
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Authentic Japanese Craft

Unveiling Genmaicha's Superfood Power

Nio Teas Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice pack of loose leaf tea, labelled with caffeine, antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamin C, L-theanine, and potassium and calcium
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Caffeine

Natural caffeine for a gentle, sustained lift.

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Antioxidants

Rich in catechins and other naturally occurring antioxidants.

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Chlorophyll

Naturally rich in chlorophyll, the pigment behind matcha’s vibrant green colour.

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Potassium & Calcium

Naturally occurring minerals that contribute to matcha’s nutritional profile.

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L-theanine

An amino acid naturally found in tea, associated with a calm, focused feeling.

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Vitamins A, C, E & K

Contains a range of vitamins naturally present in the whole tea leaf.

Why Buy Your Genmaicha from Nio Teas

No middlemen, no pesticides, no risk.
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30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

Try it with confidence. If it isn’t right for you, contact us within 30 days.
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15 Japanese Tea Farmers

Our tea brings together the craft and regional expertise of 15 partner farmers across Japan.
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Direct from Farmer to Cup

We build lasting relationships with our farmers for fewer intermediaries and greater traceability.
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100% Pesticide-Free Genmaicha

Every Genmaicha is grown without pesticides, then personally tasted and selected by our team.

How to Make
Genmaicha Like a Pro

We recommend a slightly higher temperature and a shorter brewing time: the flavour is released quickly, and the heat brings out the warmer notes of the toasted rice.

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Heat the water in a kettle

Heat the Water

Heat water to 80°C (176°F).
Add the tea leaves to the teapot

Add the Leaves

Add 5 g of leaves to a kyusu teapot.
Let the tea steep in the teapot

Steep

Pour 150 ml of water and steep for 1 minute.
Pour the tea from the teapot into the cup

Pour & Brew Again

Pour out every drop, then brew the same leaves once more (20 seconds).

Loose Leaf Tea Over Teabags

Rich in Flavor, Not in Microplastics.
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Takada of Chanoka, Nio Teas partner tea farmer in Uji, Japan
Chanoka, a family tea garden in Uji since 1907.

Farmer: Takadaさん

Masahiro Takada carries on the Chanoka family tea business in Ujitawara, in Kyoto's Uji tea region. The garden's own records date its opening to 1907. From shaded matcha to sencha and stem teas, the family's work combines tea-making experience with an inventive approach to how tea is prepared and enjoyed.
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Why Organic Genmaicha Fields Make a Difference

Tea plants absorb everything from the soil, making pesticide-free farming especially important. The farmers we work with have found a way to grow delicious tea without harming the natural ecosystem.
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Nio teas has been my favourite place to purchase good quality teas for a while now, and still they never disappoint me. Their teas are excellent quality, however, I’d like to give more attention to customer service - Nio team has been very kind and helpful each time I had any sort of problem. Their customer service never disappoints, they are very attentive and quick in responding to any queries, hence why I’ve been a loyal customer for a while now.

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My favorite vendor for Japanese organic loose leaf green teas. They are sourcing some of the best organic teas out of Japan and supporting family farmers and the growing organic tea industry as a whole.I have ordered from every vendor for years and Nio consistently has the best prices and selection overall. They provide top notch customer service and fast shipping as well. Highly recommended 🍃

Feb 3, 2026

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Shipping is free once your order passes the threshold for your country — USD 54.99 · EUR 54.99 · GBP 44.99 · CHF 49.99 · CAD 74.99 · DKK 399 · SEK 599 · PLN 229 · CZK 1,290. Everywhere else it's the equivalent of USD 54.99, converted automatically. Below the threshold a flat rate applies, always shown at checkout before you pay.

We ship from warehouses in the US, the EU and Japan — whichever is closest to you. US and EU orders arrive in 4–12 business days; the handful of countries served from Japan take around 10. Business days count from dispatch rather than from when you order, and exclude weekends and public holidays. You'll get a tracking number by email the moment your parcel leaves the warehouse.

We only buy from fields grown without pesticides or chemicals. We ask each farmer directly how they manage their land, visit the plantation and processing facility ourselves, taste every harvest before committing, and check that the biodiversity around the fields is alive. Small family farms don't always carry paperwork — so we verify it in person instead.

Japanese green tea covers an enormous range, and choosing online isn't easy. If you've tried yours and it isn't for you, email info@nioteas.com within 30 days with your order number and a line on what you didn't enjoy. We'll send a different tea of equal or lower value, free. Nothing to post back — keep it, share it, or try brewing it cooler. Once per order.

Email info@nioteas.com within 30 days with your order number and a photo. We'll approve it, cover the return postage with a prepaid label or a reimbursement, and refund you — no restocking fee. Refunds go to your original payment method within 2 business days of the return reaching us; your bank may take another 5–20 to show it.

Unopened items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days. Tea is sealed for hygiene, so opened packs can't come back — but the swap above covers exactly that situation. Return postage is yours unless the item arrived damaged, defective or incorrect.

Orders to the US and EU ship domestically from our local warehouse, so there's no customs charge and no duty. A small number of destinations are served from our Japan warehouse, where your own customs authority may apply import duty, VAT or a carrier handling fee on delivery. Those are set by your country, not by us. Ask before you order and we'll help you check.

info@nioteas.com or +41 79 751 83 88. We reply within 2 business days, usually much sooner, in English.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 16 reviews.

Customer photo review of Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

This is what I love about Nio, each tea purchase is a new journey. I never would have thought brown rice and green tea go so well together but they sure do. This genmaicha is perfectly paired with an evening puzzle to unwind from the day. Savory and toasty and enough caffeine to stimulate my evening without keeping me up all night.

Daniel W. 5/5 Verified

Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

Customer photo review of Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

A beautiful tea that tastes incredible ! Most people turn their nose up at green tea as it has a reputation for being bitter . I bought 2 of these and gave one to my mother for Christmas as she has heart problems . She loves it and has one pot a day in the morning as a health benefit . I do the same thing each morning as the flavour is not bitter at all . The tea is delicate and tastes divine with the roasted rice aroma . I highly recommend it , I even eat the leaves when it’s cooled down for an added benefit . Try it and give your taste buds a happy bath in your mouth .

Aimee H. 5/5 Verified

Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

Excellent ! J'ai du trouver mon. propre dosage et temps d'infusion ! Un peu désorienté par les conseils contradictoires entre ce qui figure sur le site web et sur l'emballage !!! Autrement tout est parfait ! J.L.B.

Jean-louis B. 5/5 Verified

Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

The flavor of this tea and its smoothness is out of this world! As soon as I finished the first cup, I thought “i must have another cup” and a third! It is that delicious. I did not know that tea could ever taste so good.

Caryl S. 5/5 Verified

Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

After adjusting the amount of tea to use it is now one of my favorite brews. With a subtle toasted rice flavor, a little honey and the cup of tea slowly disappears. Will be back for more.

George G. 5/5 Verified

Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

Loving the genmaicha in all its forms. In the Summer I like it cold brewed, tastes refreshing and heartwarming at the same time :-)

Victoria P. 5/5 Verified

Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

The genmaicha from Nio Japanese Green Tea is so amazing. The toasted rice brings a nice warm and toasty taste to the tea.

Gavin S. 5/5

Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

Love the flavor of this tea. I always go back and steep another two cups in the pot and it's just as tasty as the first two

Christine 5/5 Verified

Genmaicha Green Tea with Roasted Rice

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