Genmaicha

Very popular in Japan, Genmaicha is a green tea with puffed rice and roasted rice. Its slightly herbaceous flavor, with notes of grilled cereals, goes wonderfully with savory meals and can also be enjoyed iced. Is your tea too light? Let it steep longer in 15 second increments until the desired intensity is achieved. If time is not the issue, increase the dosage slightly or reduce the amount of water. Is your tea too strong or bitter? Start by reducing the temperature of the water which is often the cause when the tea is "undrinkable". If you have a thermometer and the temperature is not the cause, reduce the infusion time by increments of 15 seconds until the liquor is to your liking.