Kyoto Hojicha Roasted Green Tea
Roasted green tea. Nutty, toasty, zero bitterness. Low caffeine evening drink.
Specifications
Type: Roasted green tea | Caffeine: Low | Size: 100-200g | Brew temp: 90-100ยฐC | Origin: Kyoto/Shizuoka | Shelf life: 12 months
โค๏ธWhy Tourists Love This
Hojicha (roasted green tea) is Japan's coziest tea โ nutty, toasty, and naturally low in caffeine. Unlike regular green tea, the roasting process removes bitterness and creates a warm, comforting flavor. Perfect evening drink and a unique alternative to matcha as a souvenir.
๐How to Use in Japan
1. Use 1 tablespoon of leaves per cup
2. Pour hot water (90-100ยฐC) over the leaves
3. Steep for 30 seconds to 1 minute
4. No bitterness even if you over-steep
5. Enjoy hot or iced โ both are delicious
6. Can be rebrewed 2-3 times
โญReviews & Traveler Voices
What Reviewers Say
The perfect post-dinner tea. Nutty, warm, zero bitterness. Much more forgiving to brew than sencha or matcha. Low caffeine means you can drink it at night. The roasted aroma fills the room โ it's an experience. Great souvenir because it's lightweight and shelf-stable.
Traveler Voices
โDiscovered hojicha at a Kyoto tea house. Now it's my daily evening ritual at home. So much better than chamomile.โ
โ @tealovers_world on X
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