Genmaicha is made from a sencha green tea base with toasted and puffed rice added into it. Historically, this tea blend came about as a way of making an expensive commodity(tea) go further. Made for centuries by the poor of japan trying to save their supplies by adding rice, Genmaicha is now one of the most established drinks in Japan. Becoming increasingly popular around the world, this the tea lover's favourite - they call it 'popcorn tea' as it has hints of popcorn.