Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
1.7g / 100ml
300 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
Highlighted notes
Smoke
Overview
Best pick • solid green choice from Mie, Japan
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
This Japanese certified organic high grade houjicha is made from the leaves and stems of quality second flush sencha. It has a smoked wood aroma, smoked hay flavour with a crisp finish. Unlike most green tea, this tea has a brown color. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Yabukita Region: Takeo Farm, Mie Prefecture 100 g To make hot tea Tea: 5 g or 2 tbsp Water: 300 mL at 95-100 °C Steep: 30 sec. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 5 g or 2 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours to in the fridge