Steep time
30s
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
1.7g / 100ml
118 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Overview
Best pick • solid green choice from Shizuoka, Japan
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Our Organic Hojicha is made from roasted organic bancha. Besides being organic, hojicha contains the lowest level of caffeine of any Japanese green tea. Origin: Shizuoka Harvest: Between First and Second Harvests Cultivar: Yabukita Tasting Profile: It has a roasted, earthy soil aroma and relaxing taste. A member of our staff finds that a cup of this tea helps him ground himself and wind down in the evening. Den's Preferred Brewing: Leaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)/4 oz Water: Boiled; Steep: 30 sec 2nd Cup Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec For a cup of Iced Tea: Steep as directed for hot tea. Once you brew it, put ice into the cup to lock in the aroma.