Hojicha

This roasted green tea is extremely popular in Japan, and increasingly so in the West. Consisting of bancha tea stems and leaves, it has less caffeine—due to the lower proportion of leaves—and a light-bodied yet rich, nutty taste that makes it an excellent accompaniment to sweet or savory dishes. This lot boasts satisfying notes of peanut brittle, brown sugar and charred melon. Originally produced in Kyoto, this style of tea was first introduced in the 1920s. Due to the roast, it’s less sensitive to oversteeping than other green teas; its more prominent flavor and woody sweetness offer a different perspective on the category. Country: JapanRegion: UjiTasting Notes: toffee, roasted peanut, maple sapHarvest Season: Spring 2024 4 oz or 1 lb Click here to order a small sample size of this tea. -- 175-180º F 3-5 grams, 2-3 minute steep ⅓ full, 1 minute steep