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Steep time
1 minutes
Method: hot
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
88°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
2.8g / 100ml
180 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
—
Highlighted notes
ToffeeUmamiSea saltNuttyRoastyCandied nuts
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
This Houjicha is crafted from carefully selected tea stems, gently roasted at a low temperature to reveal a delicate, toasted aroma known as hojika while enhancing the tea's natural depth and umami. Revered for its distinctive character and refined complexity, this remarkable tea has earned a devoted following in Japan.Kettl is proud to be the exclusive purveyor of this release, produced by the esteemed Maruhachi Seichajo tea company based in Ishikawa Prefecture. This collaborative release has been in the works for over two years and we are thrilled to share this cobranded offering with the Kettl audience.