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Genmaicha (Roasted Brown Rice Tea)

玄米茶 (Genmaicha)

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Why source from Japan

Most large-volume genmaicha is blended in Shizuoka and Kagoshima where both tea and toasted-rice supply chains are integrated.

Key spec

Caffeine ~12-18 mg per 200 ml brew; rice : tea ratio typically 50:50; matcha-iri variants add 1-3% matcha.

Typical end-product

Tea bags for Western retail (low-caffeine positioning), RTD bottled tea, hospitality / minibar.

At a glance

Suppliers listed
2 suppliers
Typical MOQ
5–50 kg blended product; 100 g – 5 kg retail packs
Typical lead time
4–6 weeks
Regions of origin
Shizuoka, Kagoshima, Kyoto
Category
Beverage ingredients
Harvest season
Year-round blending; tea base harvested April – October
Japan regulatory status
Food product; rice / tea components individually JAS-eligible
Japanese name
玄米茶
Romaji
Genmaicha

About this ingredient

Blend of green tea (typically bancha or sencha) with toasted brown rice, producing a nutty, mild, low-caffeine profile. Originated as a frugal extender during food shortages and now positioned as a low-caffeine premium daily tea internationally. Toasting protocols vary: light toast retains green-tea character; heavy toast emphasises grain notes. Often blended with matcha (matcha-iri genmaicha) for export markets.

Regulatory status

JapanFood product; rice / tea components individually JAS-eligible
EUFood import; tariff under CN 0902/1006 depending on classification
United StatesGRAS; FDA Prior Notice required for commercial import
ChinaImported tea blend; verify GACC food facility registration

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Last updated: 2026-05-04

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