Matcha iri Genmaicha

This Matcha-iri Genmaicha comes from the famous Shichimeien Tea Garden , one of Japan's oldest and most respected tea producers, in Uji. The blend is based on a quality sencha , to which toasted brown rice grains (genmai) and a dose of finely ground matcha are added. The result is a bright green, slightly opalescent brew, in which the warm, nutty character of the toasted rice is perfectly balanced with the tartness of the green tea and the silky umami of the matcha.

Genmaicha, enriched with matcha, is particularly popular in Japan as a morning or afternoon tea, as it is not too strong, but refreshing and satisfying. The Shichimeien Garden version shows the careful selection of ingredients: neither matcha nor toasted rice overpowers the character of the tea – on the contrary, they complement each other.

Flavor profile

• Aroma: roasted rice, fresh grass, seaweed, faint sweetness

• Taste: slightly salty, umami, toasted nutty character; rounded off with a smooth, matcha sweetness

• Finish: balanced, warm, slightly sweet-sour aftertaste

Recommended preparation

Asian style (kyusu or small pot)

Light, soft, suitable for multiple pourings

• Tea quantity: 5 g for 120 ml of water

• Water temperature: 80°C

• Soaking time: first pour 30–45 seconds, second pour shorter, then gradually increased

• Number of infusions: 2–3 short, harmonious infusions

Western style (mug or glass jug)

Fast, convenient, even cooking

• Tea quantity: 3 g for 250 ml of water

• Water temperature: 80°C

• Soaking time: 1.5–2 minutes

• Multiple pours: 1–2, depending on the intensity of the flavor

Cold brew

A toasted, sweetly cooling experience for warmer days

• Tea quantity: 5–6 g for 750 ml of cold, filtered water

• Soaking time: 6–8 hours in the refrigerator

• Result: a cool, salty-umami, grainy tea with a refreshing finish