Form
Paper bags
Leaf
Green
Brew temp
180°F
Steep time
3 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Sencha mixed with roasted brown rice and popped corn. Comforting, savory, almost like a thin broth in the cup. The Japanese cure for a long afternoon.
Green tea, roasted rice, popped corn. Savory cup. Long-afternoon medicine. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for: comfort tea, sushi pairing, lighter caffeine
- Format: Paper bags
- Leaf: Green
- Caffeine: medium
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · comfort tea
- · sushi pairing
- · lighter caffeine
Head to head
See how it stacks up.
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Yamamotoyama Genmaicha Green Tea worth it? +
Sencha mixed with roasted brown rice and popped corn. Comforting, savory, almost like a thin broth in the cup. The Japanese cure for a long afternoon. We keep it in the lineup for comfort tea and sushi pairing.
How much caffeine is in Yamamotoyama Genmaicha Green Tea? +
It sits in the medium range, which is typical for green tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 3 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Yamamotoyama Genmaicha Green Tea need? +
Brew at 180°F for 3 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Yamamotoyama Genmaicha Green Tea? +
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