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Culinary Teas Genmaicha Chai Green Tea
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Discover a chai tea that bridges two ancient tea traditions. This Culinary blend pairs Japanese green tea with roasted rice and hand-selected Indian spices—ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, white pepper, clove, and nutmeg—for a loose leaf experience that's both comforting and unexpectedly complex.
Unlike typical chai, this blend opens with grassy green notes, builds into warm grain depth, and finishes with lingering spice warmth. The roasted, popped rice kernels create a signature toasty, nutty character that sets it apart. You're steeping real ingredients, not dusty fannings or artificial flavoring.
Why You'll Love This Chai Tea
- Premium loose leaf format gives you complete control over steeping time and strength
- Perfect for brewing multiple infusions or crafting a homemade chai tea latte
- Moderate caffeine from the green tea base—energizing without the intensity of black tea varieties
- Toasted rice and cinnamon aroma with cardamom brightness, ginger bite, and clove depth
- Traditional spices valued for centuries in culinary and wellness traditions
Whether you're wondering how to make chai tea at home or looking for what is chai beyond mass-market blends, this loose leaf option delivers authentic flavor and preparation control. Brew strong and add your preferred milk and sweetener for a satisfying chai latte, or enjoy it as is for a lighter, aromatic cup.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Culinary Teas Genmaicha Chai contain caffeine?
Yes. The green tea base provides moderate caffeine, making this an energizing choice for morning or afternoon steeping without the intensity of black tea chai varieties. -
How do I make chai tea using this blend?
Steep 1 teaspoon per 8 oz of hot water (200–210°F) for 3–5 minutes. For a chai tea latte, brew a stronger concentration and pour over steamed milk. The loose leaf format lets you adjust strength to your preference. -
What makes this Genmaicha Chai different from other chai teas?
The combination of Japanese green tea and roasted rice creates a toasty, nutty base that traditional black tea chai doesn't offer. This blend delivers both the antioxidants of green tea and the warming spice profile chai lovers expect.
Specifications:
- Format: Loose leaf tea
- Base: Japanese green tea with roasted, popped rice
- Spices: Ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, white pepper, clove, nutmeg
- Caffeine Level: Moderate
- Brew Temperature: 200–210°F
- Steep Time: 3–5 minutes
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Ingredients: Green Tea, Roasted Rice, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom, White Pepper, Clove, Nutmeg.
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Caffeine-Free: 0 mg per cup
Decaf: most caffeine removed; a small amount remains
Low Caffeine: 1–19 mg per cup
Medium Caffeine: 20–39 mg per cup
High Caffeine: 40+ mg per cup
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| Price per cup | from $0.22 / cup | from $0.23 / cup | from $0.25 / cup | Not listed |
| Brand | Culinary Teas | Harney & Sons | Nepal Tea | Plum Deluxe |
| Tea type | Chai, Green tea | Chai, Black tea | Chai, Black tea | Chai, Black tea |
| Format | Loose leaf | Loose leaf or sachets | Loose leaf | Loose leaf |
| Caffeine | Medium | High | High | High |
| Flavor notes | Spice, Fresh, Savory | Spice, Smooth, Round | Spice | Spice, Smooth, Round |
| Key ingredients | Roasted Rice, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom… | Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove… | Cardamom, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Ginger… | Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Cinnamon… |
| Origin | Not listed | India | Nepal | Not listed |
| Brewing | 210°F · 3–5 min | Not listed | 212°F · 3–5 min | Not listed |
Characteristics come from each brand's product information. Price per cup is an estimate: one tea bag or 2.5 g of loose tea per cup.
