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
Caramel
Overview
Best pick • solid green choice from Fukuoka, Japan
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
This delicately roasted houjicha is made from the best quality, first flush sencha stems. A beautiful whisky colour, roasted barley aroma, caramel sweetness with slightly salty flavour and a balanced finish. This Yame Stem Houjicha – Mare was featured in Avenue Magazine’s 30 Best Things to Eat and Drink in Calgary 2024. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Yabukita Region: Hoshino Seicha-en, Fukuoka 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