Houjicha - Japanese Loose Leaf Tea | 50g
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Made from the stems, larger buds, and leaves of the first spring harvest, this Houjicha is roasted to perfection, resulting in a rich brown color and a captivating fragrance.
Cultivated in mountain regions without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, its lingering aroma and flavor stand apart as a hallmark of quality tea.
Flavor profile
- Houjicha leaves also contain less caffeine compared to Sencha, making for a tea that is very accessible in the evening.
- It also has the effect of warming your whole body. And it's delicious served chilled too!
- It is a widely popular tea for children and the elderly in Japan and utilized more and more in a range of foods in recent years. Houjicha-based lattes, sweets, and cakes are being enjoyed both in Japan and everywhere else in the world.
- Tea leaves: 3 grams
- Water proportion: 130ml / 4.4oz
- Water temperature: 90°C / 194°F
- Infusion time: 30 seconds
- Typical serving: 1 teaspoon
- Weight: 50g
- Expiration: 1 year from package opening
- Blend: created by Japan’s leading certified Tea Instructor of 'The Japanese Tea Association' and champion of Japan’s National Tea Tasting
- Freshness: food-grade nitrogen gas packaging to preserve freshness
