Genmai-cha

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This roasted rice tea is out of a fairytale. Once upon a time, tea was expensive. This became a way of stretching money and the tea still tastes great.

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4
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 cups of tea

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown rice

  • 4 cups water

  • 4 teaspoons green tea leaves

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

24 Calories
0g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 24
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 15mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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