Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
If hojicha could speak it might say, robust and expressive. Toasted to measured perfection and leaving the earthy and verdant taste of the leaves intact, it then transforms on the palate to a luscious, buttery finish. Green tea is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, catechins, EGCGs and amino acids