Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
3.3g / 100ml
75 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
Highlighted notes
Toast
Overview
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Style: Roasted Green Origin: Kyoto, Japan Description: Made from high quality Sencha tea leaves which are carefully roasted and ground into a fine powder. Remeniscent of toasted rice with an earthy sweetness. Best enjoyed on its own, with milk whisked or frothed in a latte or in culinary items. Tasting Notes: A gentle sweetly smoky flavour on its own, light, nutty, toasted sweetness when mixed with milk of choice in a latte. Brewing Instructions: 2-3g (~1 tsp) houjicha powder per 75ml (1/4 cup) 80ºC water Whisk houjicha powder and 1 tsp water to a paste. Add remaining water and whisk until frothed. Use more or less powder depending on flavour preference.