Day: October 28, 2026

Genmaicha Green Tea: The Unexpected Marriage of Rice and Leaves in Japanese Green Tea

October 28, 2026

Some teas announce themselves before the cup reaches the lips. The water goes in, and almost at once the air changes. The scent is not grassy or floral but toasted, something like rice left a moment too long in a dry pan. Look into the cup and a few small grains may drift near the…