Is genmaicha cooling or heaty? Understanding its thermal properties
                                
                                
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                                While most pure green teas are known for their cooling properties in traditional systems like TCM, genmaicha presents a unique thermal profile due to its toasted brown rice component. This combination of ingredients raises the key question: is genmaicha cooling or heaty, and how does it truly affect the body's balance?