Hojicha (40g)

Origin
Ryogochi, Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan

Tea Style
Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea)

About This Tea
Crafted from premium first-harvest kukicha (tea stems) grown in Ryogochi, Shimizu, this hojicha offers a smooth, delicate cup with the natural sweetness that stem tea is known for.

About Hojicha
Careful roasting transforms the fresh character of the tea into a warm, comforting aroma while preserving its clean finish. Naturally low in caffeine, hojicha is an ideal tea for afternoons and evenings.

Tasting Notes
• Warm, toasty aroma
• Gentle natural sweetness
• Smooth, light-bodied texture
• Clean finish

Selected By
Natsuki Wada, third-generation owner of Wada Choji Shoten and winner of the Individual Division of Japan's 2024 National Tea Appraisal Skills Competition.

Brewing Guide

Gaiwan / Small Teapot

🍃 4 g • 120 ml • 98°C

1st Infusion: 20 sec
2nd Infusion: 5 sec
3rd Infusion: 15–20 sec

Multiple infusions recommended.

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