Harvest: Spring 2023 (Ichibancha)
Cultivar: Blend of different breeds
Harvesting Method: Hand-held harvester
Taste: Sweet and nut-like roasting aroma.
Liquid: Bright reddish-brown color
Our sweet Hōjicha Powder is perfect for making any kind of lattes with milk or soy milk. The tea is made from 100% tea leaves grown in Uji, which are roasted and then ground into a fine powder. In Japan, Hojicha powder is often used as an alternative to Matcha Latte. Our recommendations are Hōjicha latte, Hōjicha pancakes, Hōjicha ice cream, and especially Hōjicha oatmeal. Of course, our Hōjicha is free of any additives and contains almost no caffeine.
No.53 - Sweet Hōjicha
About Hōjicha:
Houjicha is made from Sencha like 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.
