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No. 61

Genmaicha Iri Matcha

£6.50
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
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This Great Taste award-winning Japanese green tea combines comforting toasted rice with premium sencha and antioxidant-rich matcha in one wholesome brew.

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Delivery Info

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UK Delivery

Method Cost Final Order Date Transit Time
Royal Mail Standard

£3.50, Free - over £40

 2pm, 21st December 2-3 Working Days, Tracked
DPD Tracked £6.50, Free - over £100 2pm, 22nd December 1-3 Working Days, Tracked
DPD Next-Working-Day £9.95  2pm, 23rd December Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked

European Delivery

 Method Cost Final Order Date Transit Time
Royal Mail Standard From £5.50 7th December 3-7 Working Days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Orders less than £50 only)
UPS Tracked From £15.95 14th December 3-5 Working Days, up to 8*, Tracked

*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

Rest of the World

 Method Cost Final Order Date Transit Time
Royal Mail Standard From £4.00 4th December 8-15 Working Days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Orders less than £50 only)
UPS Tracked From 18.95 14th December 3-10 Working Days, Tracked

*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

Standard Delivery Schedule

UK Delivery 

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Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

£3.50, Free - over £40

Royal Mail

2-5 days, Tracked

DPD Tracked

£6.50 Free - over £100

DPD

1-3 days, Tracked

Next-Working-Day

£9.95

DPD

Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked

Saturday

£15.00

DPD

Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked

Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday. 

*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays. 

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays. 

European deliveries

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*Please note the following updates to all EU orders:

  • Order Cap: The £50 maximum order has now been removed, allowing you to place larger orders without restrictions.
  • Line Item Fee: For orders under €150, a fee of €3 is applied per line item.
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Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to improve our international shipping options! (Updated as of 13/10/2026)

Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries. 

CUSTOMS CHARGES: All EU shipments are now sent on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis, meaning there are no additional customs duties or delivery charges to pay upon receipt. 

Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

From £5.50

Royal Mail

3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

Economy

From £5.50

Royal Mail

3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

Tracked

From £15.95

UPS

3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked

*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays. 

Rest of the World

Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

From £4.00

Royal Mail

8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

USA tracked

From £15.00

UPS

2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked

ROW Tracked

From £18.95

UPS

1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked

*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.  

All International Buyers (Not Including EU)

Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer care team on our Contact Us page. 

Sencha, Toasted Rice and Matcha in One Cup 

Nutty toasted rice, fresh sencha and smooth ceremonial grade matcha. Our Great Taste award-winning Genmaicha Iri Matcha is mild, comforting and completely free of bitterness. 

Three of Japan’s best loved ingredients in one loose leaf tea. Genmaicha Iri Matcha combines jade-green sencha leaves, roasted brown rice and a generous dusting of matcha powder, producing a soft green brew with a sweet aftertaste and warm, nutty-grassy character. 

If you have been searching for Japanese green tea with roasted rice and matcha and were not sure what it was called, this is it. 

Genmaicha vs Matcha: What is the Difference? 

Matcha is a powder. Shade-grown green tea leaves are stone ground into a fine powder that you whisk into water and drink whole, leaf and all. It is intense, creamy and vivid green. 

Genmaicha is a leaf tea. Whole sencha leaves are blended with roasted brown rice, then steeped and strained like any loose leaf tea. It is mild, toasty and light bodied. 

Genmaicha Iri Matcha is genmaicha with matcha added, so you steep it like a leaf tea but drink some of the powder too. If you want matcha on its own, browse our matcha range. If you want the toasted rice character without matcha, try our Supreme Genmaicha. 

Tea Highlights 

  • Great Taste Award winner, 2021
  • Japanese green tea blending sencha, roasted brown rice and ceremonial grade matcha
  • Sourced from Ise Bay, Mie Prefecture, Japan
  • Mild, nutty and comforting with a sweet aftertaste
  • Excellent hot or served chilled 

Tasting Notes 

Appearance: Soft, slightly cloudy green infusion from the suspended matcha

Aroma: Toasted rice and warm grain over fresh grass

Flavour: Nutty and grassy with a creamy matcha body and gentle umami

Finish: Sweet, clean and comforting with no bitterness

Iced: Refreshing and mellow, with the toasted rice coming forward

Hot: Warm, wholesome and smooth. An easy tea to drink all day 

Ingredients 

Supreme Japanese Genmaicha (Japanese Green Tea, Roasted Rice and Popped Rice Kernels) and Ceremonial Matcha Powder (Shade Grown Japanese Green Tea) 

How to Brew Matcha Iri Genmaicha 

This is a delicate green tea and the water temperature matters more than anything else. See our brewing guides for more details.

  • 2-3g of loose leaf per cup
  • 200ml water at 70°C
  • Steep for 2-3 minutes 

Do not use boiling water. At 100°C you scorch the sencha and the matcha turns bitter and dull. If you don’t own a temperature controlled kettle, boil and then let it stand for a few minutes.

Give it a gentle stir before drinking. The matcha settles, and stirring brings the creamy body back through the cup.

Origin & Craftsmanship

Our Genmaicha Iri Matcha is sourced from Ise Bay, Mie Prefecture, on the Pacific coast of Honshu. This is one of Japan’s most historic tea growing districts, with a heritage going back at least 800 years. 

We have worked with the same grower in Ise Bay for many years, visiting the gardens and production facilities regularly.

Further Reading & Related Teas 

Explore the rest of our Japanese range. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is genmaicha the same as matcha? 

No. Matcha is a stone-ground powder that you whisk and drink whole. Genmaicha is a leaf tea blended with roasted brown rice that you steep and strain. This particular tea contains both, which is why the two often get confused. 

How much caffeine is in genmaicha with matcha? 

More than a plain genmaicha, because the matcha adds to it, and less than a cup of coffee. The roasted rice makes up part of the blend and contributes no caffeine at all, which is one reason genmaicha is traditionally seen as a gentler green tea. The exact amount depends on leaf quantity, water temperature and steeping time. 

What temperature should I brew it at? 

70°C, and this matters. Boiling water scorches the sencha and turns the matcha bitter. Boil the kettle and let it stand for around five minutes before pouring. Steep for 2-3 minutes using 2-3g per cup. 

Region

Ise Bay, Mie Pref, Japan

Located in the southeast of Japan, Ise Bay in Mie Prefecture fronts the Philippine Sea, showcasing a varied elevation from sea level to 64 meters. Characterised by a humid subtropical climate, the bay experiences distinct seasonal changes. Summers here are brief yet warm, with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 30°C, transitioning into cooler autumns and winters where temperatures can drop to between 4°C and 13°C. Spring gradually warms the region, setting the stage for another warm summer.

The bay’s weather pattern is predominantly cloudy or overcast, contributing to consistent, albeit varying, levels of rainfall throughout the year. Summer months witness significant cloud cover and the highest rainfall, amplifying the humidity to98%, which starkly contrasts with the drier air seen in late autumn and winter. Wind patterns also vary seasonally, with cool, strong gales typical throughout the year, becoming gentler during the summer months. The bay, enriched by the waters from the Kiso Three, Nikko, and Honai rivers, supports a rich marine life, famed for its fish and seaweed. On its southernmost tip lies the Ise-Shima National Park, a biodiversity hotspot that provides sanctuary to species such as loggerhead turtles and native plants like hibiscus and spider lily, making Ise Bay not just a scenic wonder but also an ecological treasure.

2-3g

200ml

70°C

2 - 3mins
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 44 reviews
91%would recommend this product
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  • RC
    Romana C.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    12 hours ago
    Genmaicha Iri Matcha

    Amazing tea

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    Tracy C.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    My favourite

    I have drunk this tea daily, for many years. I love it !

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  • JD
    Joanna d.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    I love the nutty taste

    I love the nutty taste of this tea! Wonderful.

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  • RM
    Richard M.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Quality & price

    Top quality teas on affordable price.

    Defo ordering again!

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    Kendra
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    One of my favourite teas

    This is one of my all-time favourite teas as it has absolutely no bitterness and the toasted rice provides a deliciously warm, nutty and comforting backdrop to the creamy, rich matcha and the freshness of the sencha.

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