Genmaicha

The toasted brown rice gives this a lovely warm, nutty aroma that mellows out the vegetal notes of the sencha. It's become my go-to for an afternoon break, and the flavor stays smooth even as it cools.

I’m enjoying the balance of the nutty toasted rice with the mellow sencha—it’s not too grassy or bitter. The leaves brew a pale golden cup that smells like a cozy kitchen. Perfect for a calm afternoon.

The toasted rice gives this genmaicha a wonderfully toasty, savory aroma that fills the room as it steeps. The sencha base from Kyoto is smooth and grassy underneath, making for a perfectly balanced cup. It’s become my go-to morning brew for a gentle caffeine lift.