Genmai-cha Recipe
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Genmai-cha

"Once upon a time, tea was expensive. This became a way of stretching money and still tastes great."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
1 Minute
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
11 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons green tea leaves

Directions

  1. Put the rice in a small skillet and toast over medium-low heat until it turns dark in spots. Move to a small saucepan. Pour in the 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 the tea and let it steep another 3 minutes. Strain and discard the rice and tea leaves from the liquid. Serve the tea hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 24 | Total Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by yosuke1993   view full review
japanese drink :)
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by Jeannien   view full review
We love chai tea so this was a nice variation to it... thanks!

 

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