Gold ‘n’ Grain

Gold ‘n’ Grain is essentially Genmai, which is roasted sweet mochi rice sold separately from the green tea leaves it is traditionally blended with to make Genmaicha. It is described as a sweet, nutty, and buttery component with a fragrant, popcorn-like aroma.

Product Details and Flavor Profile

This product is not a pre-mixed tea blend, but rather the roasted rice component only, allowing the user to blend it with their own choice of green tea or use it as a garnish.

• Ingredients: 100% Japanese-grown roasted sweet mochi rice. The "pod base" in the product name refers to the rice grain itself after roasting.
• Aroma: Described by reviewers as having an intense nutty, toasty, and buttery aroma, sometimes with notes of popcorn or roasted peanuts.
• Taste: The flavor is sweet, distinctly roasty, and satisfying. It offers a rich, nutty taste and a smooth, buttery mouthfeel.
• Caffeine: As it contains only the roasted rice and no green tea leaves, the product itself is caffeine-free.
• Uses: While primarily intended to be combined with green tea (like a Yanagi Bancha or Sencha) to create a custom genmaicha, it can also be eaten alone as a healthy snack or used as a garnish for salads, soups, and sandwiches.