{"product_id":"premium-genmaicha","title":"Premium Genmaicha - Roasted Rice Green Tea from Uji, Kyoto by Shogyokuen","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBreadcrumb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home \u0026gt; Japanese Tea \u0026gt; Genmaicha \u0026gt; Premium Genmaicha\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Genmaicha - Roasted Rice Green Tea from Uji, Kyoto by Shogyokuen\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Genmaicha is a blend of Uji green tea and roasted brown rice (genmai) from Shogyokuen - a family-run factory established in 1827 in Uji, Kyoto. One of Japan's best-known everyday teas, genmaicha combines the clean character of green tea with the nutty, toasty warmth of roasted rice - producing a cup that is mild, approachable, and satisfying in a way that neither ingredient achieves alone. At the premium level, Shogyokuen's green tea base ensures the blend is cleaner, more balanced, and more expressive than standard genmaicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Premium Genmaicha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenmaicha's character comes from the interplay between the green tea's freshness and umami and the roasted rice's nuttiness and toasty warmth. Shogyokuen's premium base produces a blend where both components are genuinely present - not a genmaicha where the rice overwhelms the tea, or one where the tea dominates without showing the rice's contribution. The balance is the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the premium level, the green tea used in the blend is of higher quality, which adds subtle umami and sweetness to the cup that lower-grade genmaicha lacks. It is still one of the most accessible and affordable teas in the Chaseki range - a cup that works at breakfast, midday, or with a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale golden-green\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, clean\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short to medium, warming\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutty, toasty, gently grassy\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Genmaicha brews a pale golden-green liquor with a light, clean body and a short-to-medium, warming finish. Roasted rice nuttiness leads the entry, warm and familiar. A gentle grassiness from the green tea base runs through the mid-palate, adding freshness and lifting the cup. Light toasty warmth carries through the finish, which tapers cleanly. The overall impression is balanced and approachable - a tea that is easy to drink, easy to love, and consistently satisfying across any time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Premium Genmaicha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf: 5-6g per 200ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater temperature: 80°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteeping time: 60 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfusions: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour fully after the first infusion. A second infusion is lighter but still pleasant. For iced genmaicha: brew double-strength and pour over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Genmaicha Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to Premium Houjicha, genmaicha is lighter, fresher, and more grass-forward - the roasted character from the rice is less intense than houjicha's full roast. They share the same approachability and work well on the same café menu as daytime and evening options respectively. For those who enjoy genmaicha but want a powder format for mixing and lattes, \u003ca href=\"\/th\/products\/genmai-powder\"\u003eGenmai Powder\u003c\/a\u003e offers the same character in a convenient powder form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShogyokuen, established 1827, master blender Hiroshi Kobayashi. Uji Kyoto green tea base, refined in Kyotanabe. Chaseki exclusive Thailand distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes \u0026amp; Packaging: 100g, 250g, 500g, 1,000g from THB 285 per 100g.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenmaicha FAQ Block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is genmaicha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenmaicha (玄米茶) is a Japanese tea blended from green tea leaves and roasted brown rice (genmai). The roasted rice adds a nutty, toasty warmth to the grassy freshness of the green tea base. It is one of Japan's most popular everyday teas, historically associated with economical tea drinking - the rice extended the tea - but now valued for its unique flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs genmaicha caffeinated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but moderately. The green tea base contains caffeine, but because the blend is roughly half rice, the effective caffeine level per gram of brew is lower than a straight green tea. It is a good choice for those who want a lighter caffeine option during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does genmaicha compare to houjicha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenmaicha is lighter, greener, and nuttier from the roasted rice. Houjicha is warmer, smokier, and more intensely toasty from the roasting process. Houjicha has lower caffeine than genmaicha. Both are approachable, non-astringent, and popular for café menus. Many cafés carry both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I brew genmaicha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-6g per 200ml at 80°C. Steep 60 seconds. Pour fully. 2 infusions. For iced: brew double-strength, pour over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Chaseki genmaicha sourced directly from Japan?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Shogyokuen, Uji Kyoto, established 1827. Direct relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I store genmaicha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool, dry, dark, airtight container. Consume within 3-4 months of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat teaware do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny teapot or kyusu with a strainer. Genmaicha is easy to brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs genmaicha suitable for cafes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Available in larger formats. Iced genmaicha and genmaicha lattes work well on specialty café menus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use genmaicha in cooking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roasted rice element adds interest to savory applications - it works as a tea base for rice cooking. Genmai Powder is more convenient for culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between genmaicha and matcha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenmaicha is a steeped loose-leaf blend. Matcha is stone-ground powder whisked directly into water or milk. They share no processing overlap - genmaicha is an everyday green tea blend, matcha is a concentrated powdered tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/th\/products\/genmai-powder\"\u003eGenmai Powder\u003c\/a\u003e - genmaicha character in powder form for lattes and mixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/th\/products\/premium-houjicha\"\u003ePremium Houjicha\u003c\/a\u003e - roasted option on the same approachable tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/th\/products\/kisen\"\u003eKisen\u003c\/a\u003e - the green tea base in its pure form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shogyokuen","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":47868859711645,"sku":"SHO-TEA-PGM-100S","price":220.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":47868859744413,"sku":"SHO-PGM-250G","price":492.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":47868859777181,"sku":"SHO-PGM-500G","price":875.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":47868859809949,"sku":"SHO-PGM-1000G","price":1555.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0347\/1228\/9412\/files\/Premium-Genmai-100g_1a9f68d1-fb5f-47ff-a901-77092e0317ed.jpg?v=1777144505","url":"https:\/\/chasekitea.shop\/th\/products\/premium-genmaicha","provider":"Chaseki Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}