Harvest: Spring 2023 (Ichibancha)
Cultivar: Yabukita Breed
Harvesting Method: Hand-held harvester
Taste: Well harmonised roasted aroma
Liquid: Bright pale brown color
Our Hōjicha is a special blend of pruned Sencha leaves and stems of Tencha (leftover from making Matcha powder). The stems add a special sweetness to the tea.
The tea is expertly roasted at about 180° to 200° Celsius to obtain delicious roasted and nutty aromas with a hint of coffee beans and caramel
No. 51 - Karigane Hōjicha
About Hōjicha:
Houjicha is made from Sencha leaves and stems and roasted at a high temperature until the delicious nutty flavors come out and the tea is golden brown. Both bitterness and astringency are largely eliminated. Hōjicha is a tea that is enjoyed in Japan by all age groups and in all situations. Due to its tender flavor, the tea is easily digestible, whether it is hot or cold. This is also helped by the fact that roasting sublimates the caffeine (a phenomenon in which the caffeine changes directly from solid to gaseous) and the tea is nearly caffeine free. From the youngest to the oldest, all can enjoy Hōjicha as a refreshment or to quench their thirst.
