hojicha tea

In the 1920's a Kyoto tea merchant roasted bancha tea over charcoal producing the first hojicha.  Today this tea is a popular alternative to traditional green teas.  It's nutty, toasted flavor is particularly well suited to foods flavored with soy.

Since the roasting process lowers the caffeine levels, hojicha is an excellent evening drink and an alternative choice to herbal teas.

For best results, allow tea leaves to circulate freely while steeping.  You can use an infuser basket or just add the loose tea to the teapot and strain while serving.

Teas are best when used within one year of purchase.  To protect teas from the damaging effects of air and light, tea should be stored in opaque, airtight containers.  We use resealable foil bags that keep your tea fresh and delicious.

• roasted Japanese green tea

• Packaged in resealable foil bags

• Available in 3 convenient sizes.

• Green loose leaf tea from Japan

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