Numi Organic Matcha Toasted Rice Tea — 54 Compostable Green Tea Bags, Medium Caffeine, Genmaicha-Style

Numi Organic Matcha Toasted Rice Tea is a classic genmaicha-style blend of sencha and matcha with toasted rice that brews a nutty, savory, and smooth cup, available in 54 compostable tea bags.

This single-farm sourced green tea marries hand-plucked sencha and a touch of matcha with fragrant toasted rice for a traditional Japanese-style flavor profile. Certified USDA Organic and Fair Labor Verified, the tea bags are made from manila hemp (Abacá) fiber and are BPI Certified Biodegradable, with supplier verification that no plastics or microplastics touch your cup. The blend delivers medium caffeine and a gentle, satisfying brew that works hot or iced.

What does this tea taste like and when should I drink it?

The flavor is nutty and savory with an underlying vegetal freshness from sencha and a silky lift from matcha. Toasted rice adds a warm, popcorn-like aroma and smooth mouthfeel, keeping the cup balanced rather than astringent. Because the caffeine level is moderate, it's suitable for morning or afternoon enjoyment and pleasant as an iced refresher.

• Nutty, toasty aroma from toasted rice
• Bright green-tea notes from sencha and matcha
• Smooth, low-bitter finish that works hot or cold
• Medium caffeine — versatile for daily drinking

How should I brew Numi Matcha Toasted Rice Tea for best results?

For a clear, balanced cup avoid boiling water. Steep each bag 2–3 minutes in hot (not boiling) water; reduce time for a lighter taste or increase slightly for a fuller cup. It also steeps well over ice: brew double-strength, then pour over ice to chill without watering down the flavor.

• Water temperature: just under boiling (about 175–185°F / 80–85°C)
• Steep time: 2–3 minutes for smooth extraction
• Iced method: brew stronger, pour over ice
• Reuse: one gentle second steep possible for a milder cup

How does Numi ensure ethical sourcing and eco-friendly packaging?

The sencha and matcha in this blend come from a single Verified Fair Labor farm in Zhejiang, China, where the producer invests in worker health and safety. The tea bags are handmade from Abacá (manila hemp) fiber and sealed with a crimp-and-knot method, not plastic heat seals, preventing polypropylene contact with the tea. Outer wrappers are plant-based and commercially compostable, made from FSC-certified paper and non-GMO sugarcane.

• Single-farm sourcing with Fair Labor verification
• BPI Certified Biodegradable tea bags from Abacá fiber
• Supplier-verified free of added plastics and microplastics
• Compostable outer wrappers from FSC paper and sugarcane

What makes this blend different from other bagged green teas?

Unlike many bagged teas made with fannings or dust, this blend uses fuller hand-plucked leaves and a measured addition of matcha for body and color. The toasted rice provides a distinctive genmaicha character rarely found in standard green tea bags, while the plastic-free bag construction preserves flavor and reduces microplastic exposure.

• Hand-plucked fuller leaves for even, slow extraction
• Matcha-added for a silky texture and vibrant hue
• Genmaicha-style toasted rice for savory depth
• Plastic-free, biodegradable bagging process

Who is this for: Numi Organic Matcha Toasted Rice Tea is for green tea drinkers who want a traditional genmaicha experience with modern ethical standards — ideal for people who value organic certification, fair labor practices, and compostable packaging. It's well-suited to daily drinkers who prefer a medium-caffeine cup that can be enjoyed hot or over ice, and for anyone seeking a richer, less bitter bagged green tea.

Ingredients

Verified Fair Labor Organic Sencha Green Tea, Organic Toasted Rice, Verified Fair Labor™ Organic Matcha