GENMAI-CHA

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

Provided by JoyBoe VonHeldenberry

Categories     World Cuisine     Asian     Japanese

Time 11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 8.1 mg

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