Close-up of green tea leaves and toasted rice coated with matcha powder
Close-up of green tea leaves and toasted rice coated with matcha powder
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Top view of pale green Genmaicha Iri Matcha tea in a clear glass cup
The Tea Makers
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The Tea Makers of London Genmaicha Iri Matcha Loose Leaf Tea

The Tea Makers of London Genmaicha Iri Matcha blends Japanese sencha, toasted brown rice and matcha for a mild, smooth cup with a sweet finish.
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Who is The Tea Makers?

The Tea Makers is a London-based matcha and tea company rooted in Sri Lankan heritage, offering single-origin matcha from Ise Bay, Mie Prefecture. Its Japanese matcha uses shade-grown leaves, handpicked, steamed, and slowly stone-ground for smooth texture and vibrant green colour.

Direct relationships with Ise Bay producers support traceable sourcing. Its ceremonial-grade matcha received a Great Taste award, while traditional shading and granite milling preserve chlorophyll and amino acids.

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Mild loose-leaf green tea blending toasted rice sencha and matcha

The Tea Makers of London Genmaicha Iri Matcha is a loose-leaf Japanese green tea that combines sencha, toasted brown rice and matcha. The soft green brew is mild and refreshing, with nutty, grassy and lightly vegetal notes, a sweet aftertaste and no bitterness. It received a Great Taste Award in 2021.

What does Genmaicha Iri Matcha taste like?

Toasted brown rice gives the blend its comforting nutty character, while the sencha contributes fresh grass, light vegetal and seaweed notes. Ceremonial-grade matcha adds smoothness and creamy richness. The tea has low tannin levels, which support its gentle character without the bitterness found in some green teas.

The result sits between classic genmaicha and a matcha-enriched green tea. It retains the familiar roasted-rice flavor of genmaicha while adding the fuller character of matcha.

  • Tea base: Sencha green tea
  • Blend: Toasted brown rice and matcha
  • Flavor: Nutty, grassy, lightly vegetal and mildly marine
  • Finish: Smooth and sweet, without bitterness
  • Caffeine level: Medium

Where does this Japanese green tea come from?

The jade-green tea leaves are sourced from Ise Bay in Mie Prefecture, on the Pacific coast of Honshu, Japan. Ise is a historic tea-growing district with at least 800 years of tea heritage. Sencha from the area is associated with a light vegetal and umami character, including fresh grass and seaweed notes. In this blend, those qualities are balanced by toasted rice and matcha.

The name reflects the blend itself. In Japanese, genmai means brown rice and cha means tea. Genmaicha traditionally combines roasted brown rice with sencha leaves; this version adds matcha powder.

How does this loose-leaf blend brew?

Genmaicha Iri Matcha is intended for loose-leaf brewing. Once infused, it produces a soft-hued green cup with a mild, refreshing profile. Its low bitterness and smooth finish make it suitable for drinking at any time of day, while the medium caffeine level remains relevant for caffeine-sensitive buyers.

Which formats are available?

The tea is currently available as a 50g pack, 100g caddy, 250g pack and 1kg pack. A subscription option is also offered. Buyers can select a smaller pack or caddy, or choose one of the larger pack formats.

Grade

Ceremonial

The Tea Makers offers you a Ceremonial matcha powder.

Ceremonial is a commercial matcha grade made from hand-picked young tea leaves, then stone-ground for its taste and vibrant color.

Origin

Matcha from Japan

This matcha comes from Japan.

Japan is the birthplace of matcha, with shaded tencha cultivation centered in Kyoto, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Mie, Nara, and Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Mild loose-leaf green tea blending toasted rice sencha and matcha Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.

What is Genmaicha Iri Matcha?

Genmaicha Iri Matcha is a Japanese loose-leaf green tea blend made with sencha, toasted brown rice and matcha. It combines the nutty character of genmaicha with the smooth, creamy richness of matcha.

What does Genmaicha Iri Matcha taste like?

It tastes mild, smooth and refreshing, with nutty, grassy, lightly vegetal and seaweed notes. The brew has a sweet aftertaste and no bitterness.

Where are the tea leaves sourced?

The tea leaves are sourced from Ise Bay in Mie Prefecture, Japan. This Pacific coastal tea district has a tea-growing history extending back at least 800 years.

How do you prepare Genmaicha Iri Matcha?

Genmaicha Iri Matcha is prepared as a loose-leaf brewed tea. It produces a soft-hued green infusion with a mild flavor and smooth finish.

Does Genmaicha Iri Matcha contain caffeine?

Yes, Genmaicha Iri Matcha has a medium caffeine level. Caffeine-sensitive buyers should account for this when deciding when and how much to drink.

Is Genmaicha Iri Matcha bitter?

No, this blend is described as smooth and free from bitterness. Its low tannin levels accompany a mild cup with a sweet aftertaste.

Has this tea received an award?

Yes, Genmaicha Iri Matcha received a Great Taste Award in 2021.

Which Genmaicha Iri Matcha formats are available?

It is currently available as a 50g pack, 100g caddy, 250g pack and 1kg pack. A subscription option is also available.