Genmaicha Tea

Other Names : Genmaicha Green Tea, Genmai Cha, Brown rice tea, roasted rice tea, popcorn tea, people’s tea
Genmaicha Tea is the Japanese name used to describe green tea combined with roasted brown rice. Originally this tea was used because the rice served as filler and reduced the price of the tea. When the green sencha tea leaves are being dried, rice is added and as the kernel roast, some of the grains pop, resembling popcornGenmaicha Green Tea is used to cleanse the palate and enhance the flavor of food. The tea is lower in caffeine than other green teas.
See also : Green Tea

Special Precautions of Genmaicha Tea

• The side effects of Genmaicha Tea have to do with green tea side effects. These can be nausea and stomach upset.
• The caffeine in green tea can cause insomnia, nervousness, or irritability. Liver toxicity has been associated with green tea.
• It is important to note that Green tea can reduce the absorption of iron. If you take iron supplements, green tea should be taken either two hours before or four hours after taking an iron supplement.
  

See also : Side effects of Green Tea

Health Benefits and uses of Genmaicha Tea are

• to burn fat, to block fat absorption and rid the body of excess water weight
• enhance and revitalize health.
• believed to enhance focus and mental function, boost the immune system, and increase metabolism and energy.
• promotes skin and teeth health
• fights the aging process
• prevents wrinkles and spots
• fight heart disease and fight cancerous cells.
• supplies antioxidants that help rid the body of toxins.
• recommended in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, thought to improve bone and joint health.
• As a treatment for diabetes, it has been shown to increase insulin activity over 15 times, thus making the drink a healthy choice for individuals with diabetes. Studies show that drinking green tea helps the body function more normally by reducing glucose levels.