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"Smooth, very flavorful with a pleasant and mild roasted taste, and considering it's exceptional quality, it is also a good value." - Dave B.
Houjicha
Amber colored infusion with a
smooth flavor and accents of
chocolate and roasted barley
About this tea
Houjicha is a traditional style of Japanese green tea made with bancha tea leaves from the autumn and winter harvests. An additional hot roasting step transforms bancha by way of the maillard reaction into light brown leaves that brew an amber-red infusion. While it looks dark, Houjicha is technically a green tea, offering a uniquely smooth flavor with accents of chocolate, coffee and roasted barley. The roasting step also slightly lowers the caffeine level, making for a mild cup that is delicious any time of day or night.
Origin
Miyazaki, Japan
Ingredients
Organic green tea
Ingredients
Organic green tea
Origin
Miyazaki, Japan
Caffeine Level
Medium
Based on a 8oz cup of tea made with suggested steeping method relevant to the tea type. An average cup of coffee contains about 90 – 120 mg / 8oz cup.
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100 MG
Preparation
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Traditional Preparation
Water Temperature: 185°F
Leaf to Water Ratio: 4 grams per 8 ounces
Steep Times: 1 minute (1st infusion), 45 seconds (2nd infusion)
For the best infusions, we recommend brewing this tea in a Kyusu teapot.
ORIGIN
Miyazaki
Kyushu Island, Japan
Miyazaki is located in the beautiful region of Kyushu, Japan, which is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, volcanic soils, delicious local cuisines. The region’s particular climate is well suited for green tea cultivation and is one of Japan’s largest organic tea production areas.