Hojicha vs Genmaicha
Japan's two comfort teas compared: roasted hojicha versus toasted-rice genmaicha on flavor, caffeine, and brewing.
One gets its toastiness from roasting the leaf, the other from blending in roasted rice. Both are gentle, low-caffeine everyday teas.
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Side-by-side details
| #0012.K6 Obubu KY012: Hojicha (Dark Roast) | Genmaicha | |
|---|---|---|
| Tea type | Green Tea | Green Tea |
| Caffeine | Moderate caffeine | Unknown |
| Flavor notes | Coffee, Roasted, Smoke, Smooth | Butter, Grass, Milk, Nutty |
| Available forms | Loose Leaf | Loose Leaf |
| Water temperature | N/A | 80°C |
| Steep time | 1 min | 2 min |
Frequently asked questions
How do #0012.K6 Obubu KY012: Hojicha (Dark Roast) and Genmaicha differ in taste?
#0012.K6 Obubu KY012: Hojicha (Dark Roast) leans toward Coffee, Roasted, Smoke, while Genmaicha shows Butter, Grass, Milk.