Hojicha Super Premium
Hojicha, is roasted Japanese tea. Hojicha (also spelled Houjicha), is refreshing, toasty, nutty, earthy and somewhat caramelly and at times smoky, and is one of the most favored teas for after a meal. The caffeine is the lowest out of all Japanese teas, and is considered suitable for even small children, or for drinking a late night cup of tea.
Hojicha with a Refreshing After Taste
Our super premium grade Hojicha, is a blast of freshness. Only using first pick tea and lightly roasted, this Hojicha can be placed in its own category of magical tea. The toasty/nutty aroma adds to the slightly sweet and carmelly flavor, and creates an amazingly refreshing after taste. The super premium grade Hojicha also only uses the finest of tea leaves specially made for this amazing Hojicha, and is blended with select Matcha stems for the aroma.
The color of Hojicha, is a deep amber and not green like most Japanese teas.
Every day Japanese Tea Hojicha
This is an every day tea, highly recommended for after meals, or as a “nightcap tea” before you go to bed.
At Matabay, in order to keep your Hojicha at the freshest possible state, we have packaged the leaves in small amounts. This way, each bag of Hojicha you open, is a blast of freshness to the very last drop!
Amount: 80g (2.82oz)
Container: Matabay Bag
Additional Information
Preparing Hojicha is probably the most casual of all. Hojicha is a is not a “tightly packed” tea, so it may look as if you are putting twice as much tealeaves in the pot, but due to the fact that it is light in weight (about half the weight of Sencha), don’t be shy in using a nice heap. To make a pot for 4 or 5, use 3 large teaspoons worth of Hojicha. Use boiling water, and feel free to pour it directly onto the tealeaves. Brew time is 30 seconds.
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Hojicha is produced by roasting bancha or kukicha over high heat. The result is a savory tea with a refreshing and roasty taste and virtually no bitterness. The degree of roastiness in the aroma and flavor will depend on whether the tea is lightly or more deeply roasted. Unlike other Japanese teas, hojicha has a distinct reddish-brown appearance in the cup. Lower in caffeine, it makes a great after-dinner tea.