Genmaicha Rice Tea Cookies

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Genmaicha Rice Tea Cookies are a unique fusion treat that combines the savory, nutty flavor of Japanese Genmaicha (green tea with roasted brown rice) into a delicate, crisp cookie. Typically made with flour, butter, sugar, and a generous infusion of Genmaicha leaves and toasted rice, they offer a sophisticated twist on a classic tea-time snack.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are primarily a source of carbohydrates from flour and sugar, with moderate fat content from butter. They provide small amounts of antioxidants from the green tea and some minerals from the roasted rice, with a typical serving (one cookie) containing roughly 80-120 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	150 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.05 mg
Manganese	0.6 mg

Per 4 cookies (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes these cookies culturally unique is their use of Genmaicha, a traditional Japanese tea historically called 'people's tea' for stretching expensive tea leaves with rice, now reimagined as a modern dessert. Nutritionally, they offer the calming L-theanine from green tea paired with the comforting, toasty aroma of roasted rice, creating a snack that is both soothing and flavorful.