
Ito En Oi Ocha Genmaicha Green Tea with Matcha Eco Tea Bags, 1.9g x 20 Bags
Ito En Oi Ocha Genmaicha Green Tea with Matcha Eco Tea Bags, 1.9g x 20 Bags - toasty roasted-rice and matcha green te…
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Ito En Oi Ocha Genmaicha Green Tea with Matcha Eco Tea Bags, 1.9g x 20 Bags - toasty roasted-rice and matcha green tea, mellow, low-bitterness, brews hot or cold.
Description
Ito En's Oi Ocha is Japan's best-known green tea brand, and this Genmaicha pairs crisply roasted Japanese rice with smooth sencha green tea and a touch of bright Uji-style matcha. The result is a warm, nutty, toasty cup that is mellow and easy to drink, with far less bitterness than plain green tea. Made from 100% Japanese tea leaves in eco-friendly biodegradable tea bags, it brews hot or cold in seconds. A favorite everyday cup for Filipino households who love authentic Japanese tea for meals, merienda, or after rich food, and a thoughtful pasalubong from Japan.
How to Enjoy
- Place one tea bag in a cup or pot.
- Pour about 130-430ml of hot water (around 90C) over the bag.
- Steep for 30-60 seconds, gently moving the bag, then remove.
- For iced tea, brew with a little hot water then top with cold water and ice, or cold-brew one bag in cold water in the fridge.
Ingredients
- Rice (Japan), Green tea (Japan), Matcha (Japan)
Nutrition Facts
Per 100ml brewed tea: Energy 0 kcal, Protein 0 g, Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Salt 0 g, Caffeine 3.9 mg. Per dry bag (1.9g, before brewing): Energy 7 kcal, Protein 0.2 g, Fat 0.04 g, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Salt 0.0002 g.
Allergen Information
No specified allergens declared.
Storage & Shelf Life
Store away from direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity. After opening the box, close it well and enjoy the tea bags promptly. Best-before period is about 18 months from manufacture.
Good to Know
Q: What does genmaicha taste like?
A: Warm, nutty and toasty from roasted rice, with smooth green tea and a hint of matcha. It is mild and far less bitter than plain green tea.
Q: Does it contain caffeine?
A: Yes, but it is light. The brewed tea has about 3.9mg of caffeine per 100ml, lower than most coffee and many green teas.
Q: Can I make iced or cold-brew tea with it?
A: Yes. You can cold-brew one bag in cold water in the fridge, or brew strong and pour over ice. Great for hot Philippine weather.
Q: Are there any allergens?
A: No specified allergens are declared on the label. Ingredients are simply rice, green tea and matcha, all from Japan.
🇺🇸 For US customers
Across the US, specialty tea lovers, home bakers, and anyone who enjoys a well-made snack are discovering authentic Japanese products as a small everyday luxury, and ito En Oi Ocha Genmaicha is bought by households who want genuine Japanese tea for everyday drinking - with rice meals, after fried or fatty food, or as a calming afternoon snack cup. Its toasty, low-bitterness flavor makes it an easy entry point for those new to green tea, including kids and tea beginners, while the trusted Oi Ocha name signals authenticity.
It is also a popular value gift and office pantry pick: 20 individually fresh-sealed eco tea bags brew hot or cold in seconds, perfect for the American heat as a refreshing iced tea, and light on caffeine for afternoon and evening drinking.