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Organic Kirishima Hojicha Kukicha
$29.66 USD
Unit price perSome teas brighten the day.
Others make you want to stay a little longer beside the window while the rain falls outside.
Organic Kirishima Hojicha Kukicha is that kind of tea.
Warm, toasty, and deeply comforting, this traditional Japanese roasted twig tea carries the quiet character of the mist-covered mountains of Kirishima in every cup. Crafted not from leaves, but from tender young tea twigs, it offers a softer, gentler expression of roasted green tea—smooth, calming, and beautifully grounding.
Each sip unfolds with notes of roasted barley, warm wood, and subtle brown sugar sweetness, creating a tea that feels less like stimulation and more like stillness.
It is the kind of tea for slow evenings, stormy nights, and moments when comfort matters most.
Origin
This tea is organically grown and handcrafted on the island of Kyushu, Japan, in the volcanic region of Kirishima—an area celebrated for its pristine mountain air, rich soil, and generations of tea craftsmanship.
The tea grows among cedar forests on land nourished by the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. These mineral-rich soils contribute depth, softness, and remarkable balance to the tea.
Unlike traditional green teas made primarily from leaves, Kukicha is crafted using the tender stems and twigs of the tea plant. In this case, those twigs are gently roasted to create Hojicha Kukicha—a tea prized for its warmth, smoothness, and naturally low caffeine content.
Among the many teas of Japan, this remains one of the gentlest and most comforting.
How It Is Made
Kukicha begins with carefully selected young stems and twigs separated during tea production.
Rather than being discarded, these tender pieces are celebrated for their soft sweetness and smooth character.
For Hojicha Kukicha, the twigs are slowly roasted, transforming the tea completely. The roasting process lowers bitterness, softens grassy notes, and creates the warm toasted flavour Hojicha is known for.
As the tea roasts, it develops notes of roasted grain, warm cedar, and subtle caramel-like sweetness.
The result is a tea that feels comforting from the very first sip—smooth, mellow, and remarkably easy to drink.
Because the roasting naturally lowers caffeine content, it can be enjoyed throughout the day without overwhelming the senses.
Taste Profile
Organic Kirishima Hojicha Kukicha creates a tea experience that feels warm, smooth, and deeply calming.
Aroma
Roasted barley, warm cedar, toasted grain, and soft caramel sweetness.
Flavour
Smooth roasted tea with gentle nutty depth, hints of brown sugar, and a mellow, comforting body.
Finish
Clean, warming, and softly lingering with a soothing roasted finish.
This is a tea that feels like quiet weather and warm light.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep Time: 220 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps possible
Its low caffeine content makes it ideal for evenings, slow afternoons, or any moment when you want comfort without intensity.
Best enjoyed plain, where its warmth and roasted sweetness can fully unfold.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Hojicha Kukicha
People return to Organic Kirishima Hojicha Kukicha because it offers something many teas forget to give—gentleness.
It does not ask for attention.
It simply creates calm.
The roasted warmth, soft sweetness, and smooth body make it one of the easiest teas to reach for at the end of a long day.
For those who love tea that comforts rather than stimulates, this becomes more than a favourite.
It becomes part of the atmosphere.
Toasty. Peaceful. Restorative.
A tea made for quiet moments.
Organic Kirishima Hojicha Kukicha
$29.66 USD
Unit price perSome teas brighten the day.
Others make you want to stay a little longer beside the window while the rain falls outside.
Organic Kirishima Hojicha Kukicha is that kind of tea.
Warm, toasty, and deeply comforting, this traditional Japanese roasted twig tea carries the quiet character of the mist-covered mountains of Kirishima in every cup. Crafted not from leaves, but from tender young tea twigs, it offers a softer, gentler expression of roasted green tea—smooth, calming, and beautifully grounding.
Each sip unfolds with notes of roasted barley, warm wood, and subtle brown sugar sweetness, creating a tea that feels less like stimulation and more like stillness.
It is the kind of tea for slow evenings, stormy nights, and moments when comfort matters most.
Origin
This tea is organically grown and handcrafted on the island of Kyushu, Japan, in the volcanic region of Kirishima—an area celebrated for its pristine mountain air, rich soil, and generations of tea craftsmanship.
The tea grows among cedar forests on land nourished by the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. These mineral-rich soils contribute depth, softness, and remarkable balance to the tea.
Unlike traditional green teas made primarily from leaves, Kukicha is crafted using the tender stems and twigs of the tea plant. In this case, those twigs are gently roasted to create Hojicha Kukicha—a tea prized for its warmth, smoothness, and naturally low caffeine content.
Among the many teas of Japan, this remains one of the gentlest and most comforting.
How It Is Made
Kukicha begins with carefully selected young stems and twigs separated during tea production.
Rather than being discarded, these tender pieces are celebrated for their soft sweetness and smooth character.
For Hojicha Kukicha, the twigs are slowly roasted, transforming the tea completely. The roasting process lowers bitterness, softens grassy notes, and creates the warm toasted flavour Hojicha is known for.
As the tea roasts, it develops notes of roasted grain, warm cedar, and subtle caramel-like sweetness.
The result is a tea that feels comforting from the very first sip—smooth, mellow, and remarkably easy to drink.
Because the roasting naturally lowers caffeine content, it can be enjoyed throughout the day without overwhelming the senses.
Taste Profile
Organic Kirishima Hojicha Kukicha creates a tea experience that feels warm, smooth, and deeply calming.
Aroma
Roasted barley, warm cedar, toasted grain, and soft caramel sweetness.
Flavour
Smooth roasted tea with gentle nutty depth, hints of brown sugar, and a mellow, comforting body.
Finish
Clean, warming, and softly lingering with a soothing roasted finish.
This is a tea that feels like quiet weather and warm light.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep Time: 220 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps possible
Its low caffeine content makes it ideal for evenings, slow afternoons, or any moment when you want comfort without intensity.
Best enjoyed plain, where its warmth and roasted sweetness can fully unfold.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Hojicha Kukicha
People return to Organic Kirishima Hojicha Kukicha because it offers something many teas forget to give—gentleness.
It does not ask for attention.
It simply creates calm.
The roasted warmth, soft sweetness, and smooth body make it one of the easiest teas to reach for at the end of a long day.
For those who love tea that comforts rather than stimulates, this becomes more than a favourite.
It becomes part of the atmosphere.
Toasty. Peaceful. Restorative.
A tea made for quiet moments.