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Organic Hojicha
$17.57 USD
Unit price perOrganic Hojicha
Some teas are energizing.
Others feel like a warm blanket on a cool evening.
Organic Hojicha belongs firmly to the second category.
Roasted, comforting, and naturally sweet, this traditional Japanese green tea offers a completely different experience from the bright, grassy character often associated with green tea. Gentle roasting transforms the leaves, creating a smooth and mellow cup with notes of warm wood, toasted grain, and soft caramel sweetness.
The result is a tea that feels instantly familiar.
Comforting without being heavy.
Rich without being overwhelming.
Whether enjoyed after dinner, during a quiet afternoon, or shared with friends on a rainy day, Hojicha has a way of making ordinary moments feel a little more peaceful.
Origin
This tea comes from Kirishima, Kagoshima, one of Japan's most respected tea-growing regions, located on the southern island of Kyushu.
Kirishima is known for its volcanic soils, mountain mist, and ideal growing conditions, which produce teas with exceptional softness and depth of flavor.
This particular batch is crafted from late-harvest Yabukita cultivar tea leaves, Japan's most celebrated tea variety. Harvesting later in the season allows the leaves to develop greater body and sweetness, creating an ideal foundation for roasting.
The result is a tea that reflects both the richness of its landscape and the craftsmanship of Japanese tea tradition.
How It Is Made
Unlike most Japanese green teas, which are celebrated for their fresh vegetal character, Hojicha undergoes a careful roasting process that completely transforms its flavour profile.
The late-harvest Yabukita leaves are gently roasted at approximately 200°F (93°C), developing warm caramelized notes while significantly reducing astringency.
This roasting process softens the tea's edges, creating a smoother, rounder cup with remarkable sweetness and almost no bitterness.
It also naturally lowers the tea's caffeine content, making Hojicha a popular choice throughout the day and into the evening.
The transformation is remarkable.
What begins as green tea becomes something altogether more comforting.
Taste Profile
Aroma
Warm wood, toasted grain, roasted nuts, and soft caramel sweetness.
Flavour
Smooth and mellow with notes of caramel, roasted barley, warm cedar, and subtle sweetness.
Finish
Clean, comforting, and gently lingering with a soft roasted warmth.
This tea invites you to slow down.
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
The higher brewing temperature allows the tea's roasted sweetness and full body to shine beautifully.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Hojicha
Organic Hojicha is loved for its warmth, comfort, and remarkable drinkability.
The roasting process creates a tea that feels approachable even to those new to green tea, while offering enough depth and complexity to satisfy seasoned tea drinkers.
Its naturally lower caffeine content makes it a favourite for afternoons, evenings, and moments when relaxation is the goal.
For many people, Hojicha becomes more than a tea.
It becomes a daily ritual of comfort.
Warm. Roasted. Restorative.
A taste of quiet Japanese craftsmanship in every cup.
Organic Hojicha
$17.57 USD
Unit price perOrganic Hojicha
Some teas are energizing.
Others feel like a warm blanket on a cool evening.
Organic Hojicha belongs firmly to the second category.
Roasted, comforting, and naturally sweet, this traditional Japanese green tea offers a completely different experience from the bright, grassy character often associated with green tea. Gentle roasting transforms the leaves, creating a smooth and mellow cup with notes of warm wood, toasted grain, and soft caramel sweetness.
The result is a tea that feels instantly familiar.
Comforting without being heavy.
Rich without being overwhelming.
Whether enjoyed after dinner, during a quiet afternoon, or shared with friends on a rainy day, Hojicha has a way of making ordinary moments feel a little more peaceful.
Origin
This tea comes from Kirishima, Kagoshima, one of Japan's most respected tea-growing regions, located on the southern island of Kyushu.
Kirishima is known for its volcanic soils, mountain mist, and ideal growing conditions, which produce teas with exceptional softness and depth of flavor.
This particular batch is crafted from late-harvest Yabukita cultivar tea leaves, Japan's most celebrated tea variety. Harvesting later in the season allows the leaves to develop greater body and sweetness, creating an ideal foundation for roasting.
The result is a tea that reflects both the richness of its landscape and the craftsmanship of Japanese tea tradition.
How It Is Made
Unlike most Japanese green teas, which are celebrated for their fresh vegetal character, Hojicha undergoes a careful roasting process that completely transforms its flavour profile.
The late-harvest Yabukita leaves are gently roasted at approximately 200°F (93°C), developing warm caramelized notes while significantly reducing astringency.
This roasting process softens the tea's edges, creating a smoother, rounder cup with remarkable sweetness and almost no bitterness.
It also naturally lowers the tea's caffeine content, making Hojicha a popular choice throughout the day and into the evening.
The transformation is remarkable.
What begins as green tea becomes something altogether more comforting.
Taste Profile
Aroma
Warm wood, toasted grain, roasted nuts, and soft caramel sweetness.
Flavour
Smooth and mellow with notes of caramel, roasted barley, warm cedar, and subtle sweetness.
Finish
Clean, comforting, and gently lingering with a soft roasted warmth.
This tea invites you to slow down.
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
The higher brewing temperature allows the tea's roasted sweetness and full body to shine beautifully.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Hojicha
Organic Hojicha is loved for its warmth, comfort, and remarkable drinkability.
The roasting process creates a tea that feels approachable even to those new to green tea, while offering enough depth and complexity to satisfy seasoned tea drinkers.
Its naturally lower caffeine content makes it a favourite for afternoons, evenings, and moments when relaxation is the goal.
For many people, Hojicha becomes more than a tea.
It becomes a daily ritual of comfort.
Warm. Roasted. Restorative.
A taste of quiet Japanese craftsmanship in every cup.