{"id":"recipe_bf4f77aa0b","slug":"genmaicha-brown-rice-green-tea","title":"Genmaicha (Brown Rice Green Tea)","description":"A comforting, nutty, and aromatic Japanese green tea blended with roasted brown rice, offering a unique toasty flavor and a pale yellow hue.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":2},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 tsp Green tea (Sencha or Bancha)","name":"Green tea","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"dried leaves","notes":"Sencha or Bancha","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tsp Roasted brown rice","name":"Brown Rice","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"roasted grains","notes":"Roasted (Genmai)","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"200ml Water","name":"Water","quantity":200,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Freshly filtered","group":"Liquid","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small bowl or directly in your teapot, mix the green tea leaves and the roasted brown rice.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix the green tea leaves and the roasted brown rice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat the water to approximately 80°C (176°F). Avoid using boiling water as it can scorch the delicate tea leaves and make the tea bitter.","group":"Heating","title":"Heat the water to","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Heating"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the hot water over the tea and rice mixture in the teapot.","group":"Steeping","title":"Pour the hot water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Allow the tea to steep for 1 to 2 minutes depending on your preference for strength.","group":"Steeping","title":"Allow the tea to steep","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Strain the tea into a cup and serve immediately. The leaves and rice can often be steeped a second time.","group":"Serving","title":"Strain the tea into a cup","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Genmaicha is traditionally made with equal parts green tea and roasted brown rice. It is known for its 'popcorn' aroma and is very soothing.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil"],"equipment":["Teapot","Tea strainer","Electric kettle or small pot"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","pescatarian","flexitarian","keto","paleo","mediterranean","low_carb","low_fat","low_sodium","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free","soy_free","shellfish_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cup","note":"Approximately 200ml"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can pre-mix the dry tea leaves and roasted rice in large batches and store them in an airtight container."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store the dry tea mixture in a cool, dark, and dry place. Once brewed, it is best consumed immediately.","reheatingNotes":"Can be enjoyed cold or reheated gently on the stove."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_bf4f77aa0b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=eef8b88f-6d51-46df-9f03-e7963797ea76","imageAlt":"Genmaicha (Brown Rice Green Tea) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tea","japanese","roasted rice","hot drink","healthy","genmaicha"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Genmaicha (Brown Rice Green Tea)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:52:51.440Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:52:51.440Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_2c82edfdd6","slug":"bubble-milk-tea-boba","title":"Bubble Milk Tea (Boba)","description":"A classic and refreshing Taiwanese beverage featuring chewy tapioca pearls, rich black tea, and creamy milk sweetened with brown sugar syrup.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Taiwanese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2c82edfdd6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2e27bc2e-0205-4c47-ad10-1e57c0098135","imageAlt":"Bubble Milk Tea (Boba) — recipe cover","tags":["boba","bubble tea","taiwanese","milky","sweet","cold drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_297f67af9d","slug":"jasmine-tea","title":"Jasmine Tea","description":"A delicate and aromatic infusion of green tea leaves scented with fresh jasmine flowers, offering a floral aroma and a smooth, refreshing taste.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":4,"activeMinutes":1},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_297f67af9d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=970a9c7b-26e7-4aca-b63e-81bd171ee3ac","imageAlt":"Jasmine Tea — recipe cover","tags":["tea","jasmine","aromatic","calming","floral","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":2,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_e13b92dbbc","slug":"oolong-tea","title":"Oolong Tea","description":"A refined East Asian classic, Oolong tea is partially fermented to produce a complex flavor profile that balances floral, fruity, and woody notes.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":7,"activeMinutes":2},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese","Taiwanese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb","paleo","keto"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e13b92dbbc%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e041a83e-0f2a-403b-8546-5ef89c754df6","imageAlt":"Oolong Tea — recipe cover","tags":["oolong","tea","beverage","hot drink","healthy","antioxidant","east asian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":2,"stepCount":5}]}