{"slug":"genmaicha","name":"Genmaicha","steep_time":{"low_seconds":60,"high_seconds":180},"steep_temperature":{"low_c":80,"high_c":85,"low_f":176,"high_f":185},"web_url":"https://timebeforetea.com/teas/genmaicha","title":"How to Brew Genmaicha","description":"Steep Genmaicha for 1m – 3m at 80°C – 85°C (176°F – 185°F). A step-by-step brewing guide from Time Before Tea.","steps":[{"name":"Measure your tea","text":"Use about one teaspoon of Genmaicha leaves per 8 oz cup."},{"name":"Heat the water","text":"Bring fresh water to 80°C – 85°C (176°F – 185°F). Water that is too hot will scorch the leaves."},{"name":"Steep","text":"Pour the water over the leaves and steep for 1m – 3m. Start at the shorter time and taste as you go."},{"name":"Strain and serve","text":"Remove the leaves as soon as the steep is done so the tea does not turn bitter."}],"faqs":[{"question":"What temperature should water be for genmaicha?","answer":"176–185°F (80–85°C). That's slightly hotter than for most green teas, because the toasted rice benefits from it, but still below boiling."},{"question":"How long should you steep genmaicha?","answer":"1 to 3 minutes. Start around 2 minutes and taste. In a small kyusu with more leaf, 30–60 seconds is enough."},{"question":"Does genmaicha have caffeine?","answer":"Yes, but less than most green teas, because part of every scoop is rice. A cup usually has about 10–25 mg."},{"question":"What is genmaicha made of?","answer":"Japanese green tea, usually bancha or sencha, mixed with roughly equal parts toasted brown rice. Some versions are also dusted with matcha."},{"question":"Why is genmaicha called popcorn tea?","answer":"Some of the rice grains pop while they're being toasted, and the puffed white kernels look like tiny pieces of popcorn."},{"question":"Can you eat the rice in genmaicha?","answer":"It won't hurt you, but after steeping it's soft and bland. Most people leave it in the strainer."}],"product_handles":[],"store_available":false}