Genmai-cha

This roasted rice tea is out of a fairytale. Once upon a time, tea was expensive. This became a way of stretching money and the tea still tastes great.


Recipes · Cuisine · Asian · Japanese


Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 4 cups of tea
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 2 tablespoons brown rice

  • 4 cups water

  • 4 teaspoons green tea leaves


Directions

  1. Put rice in a small skillet and toast over medium-low heat until it turns dark in spots. Move to a small saucepan. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to steep 3 minutes more. Add tea and let it steep another 3 minutes. Strain and discard rice and tea leaves from liquid. Serve tea hot.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
24 Calories
0g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein


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