hojicha is a roasted japanese green tea. hojicha is often made with low grade tea leaves from the third or fourth harvest of the year. our hojicha karigane uses the stems, which are often sorted out during tea processing. using stems allows us to make hojicha with first harvest, high grade teas. in our opinion, stems, especially those from the first harvest, taste better than leaves.
hojicha karigane offers a warm, toasty flavor with natural sweetness and no bitterness, making it smooth and gentle. the roasing process removes much of the caffeine, so it’s perfect as a cozy, rich, and comforting cup that won’t keep you up like coffee.
hojicha is perfect as a warm, comforting beverage in the winter, and while we do recommend brewing hot, hojicha is also refreshing when consumed cold (over ice) on a warm day.
the roasting process lowers the water content in the hojicha, so the tea is less dense and requires slightly more volume of tea per cup. steeping instructions are below.
each bag contains 80g of tea.
season: spring
cultivar: varied
origin: kyoto / uji, japan
processing: machine trimmed
elevation: varied
hojicha is a roasted japanese green tea. hojicha is often made with low grade tea leaves from the third or fourth harvest of the year. our hojicha karigane uses the stems, which are often sorted out during tea processing. using stems allows us to make hojicha with first harvest, high grade teas. in our opinion, stems, especially those from the first harvest, taste better than leaves.
hojicha karigane offers a warm, toasty flavor with natural sweetness and no bitterness, making it smooth and gentle. the roasing process removes much of the caffeine, so it’s perfect as a cozy, rich, and comforting cup that won’t keep you up like coffee.
hojicha is perfect as a warm, comforting beverage in the winter, and while we do recommend brewing hot, hojicha is also refreshing when consumed cold (over ice) on a warm day.
the roasting process lowers the water content in the hojicha, so the tea is less dense and requires slightly more volume of tea per cup. steeping instructions are below.
each bag contains 80g of tea.
season: spring
cultivar: varied
origin: kyoto / uji, japan
processing: machine trimmed
elevation: varied
hot brew instructions:
2 tbsp (5-6g) per 6oz (175ml) water, 175F for 45 seconds
steep up to four times, increasing temperature and/or brew length with each steep. unlike other green teas, hojicha can be brewed with boiling water if preferred.
always adjust steeping method to personal taste
storage: keep sealed in an airtight container away from odors, light, moisture, and heat. storage is recommended either in a tea canister or in resealed original packaging.
