Genmaicha Latte Recipe

Genmaicha is a traditional Japanese tea made by blending green tea with roasted brown rice. It’s a type of tea characterized by the toasty aroma of roasted grains, typically made by blending relatively inexpensive tea leaves with roasted brown rice and other grains as everyday tea. Its distinctive roasted flavor makes it stand out from other types of Japanese green teas. Because genmaicha uses less tea leaf—about half the amount typically found in green tea blends, due to the addition of grains—it contains less caffeine. This makes it a suitable choice for those who don’t want to take too much caffeine.

Genmaicha, just like Matcha Latte, also goes very well with milk. Refreshing green and nutty aromas match rich and foamy warm milk. Because Genmaicha is not as intense as Matcha, a good amount of tea needs to be used for a serving. Make 2 tablespoons for one serving as a guide, but adjust the strength to your liking when you make it.

Genmaicha Latte is a nice and mild warm drink perfect during the cold season. Have it as a nice treat on a weekend afternoon when you’re cozying at home. Hope you like it!