Hojicha Loose Leaf (100g)

This hojicha is crafted using carefully selected tea leaves, resulting in a beautifully fragrant and aromatic roast. The warm, toasty aroma that rises when brewing hojicha brings a sense of calm and relaxation, making it perfect for everyday enjoyment at home or as a thoughtful, casual gift.

Hojicha is characterized by its distinctive roasted aroma, created by roasting tea leaves at high heat. To fully draw out this fragrance, we recommend brewing it with boiling water. The moment you pour hot water into the teapot, the comforting, nutty aroma of hojicha fills the room.

Compared to gyokuro or sencha, hojicha has a lighter, cleaner taste, making it suitable for any occasion. It pairs especially well with rich or oily foods, refreshing the palate between bites. Another benefit is its relatively low caffeine content, allowing you to enjoy it throughout the day.

Step 1  Bring water to a full boil, then pour 250 ml into two teacups. Add about four tablespoons of tea leaves (8 g for two servings) into a teapot.

Step 2  Without cooling the water, pour it directly from the cups into the teapot.

Step 3  Steep for about 1 minute and 30 seconds. When pouring, alternate between the cups little by little to ensure an even strength, and pour until the very last drop.