Genmai-cha

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Why recepie famous for?

"Once upon a time, tea was expensive. This became a way of stretching money and still tastes great."

Ingredients



2 tablespoons brown rice
4 cups water
4 teaspoons green tea leaves

Instructions

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

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