Metropolitan Tea Company - Japanese Roasted Hojicha Green Tea. Roasted green tea with full-bodied character and cinnamon-like toast notes.
Luxury Ingredients: Green tea
Small Batch Blended and Packed in: Canada
Tea(s) From: Japan
Region(s): Kagoshima Prefecture & Saga
Antioxidant Level: High
Caffeine Content: Low
Metropolitan Tea Company - Japanese Roasted Hojicha Green Tea
Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup
- 1 heaping teaspoon of loose tea or 1 tea bag
- 1 cup 200-250ml (7-9oz) heated water
- 70-85°C (160-185°F) water temperature
- 1-3 minutes steeping time
About this Tea:
Hojicha is produced using a 3rd flush Bancha style leaf known in the tea business as Sanbancha. The plucked leaves are steamed and dried in a style similar to that of Sencha. Next the dried leaf is roasted over a low heat - the low roasting temperature imparts a sweet taste and nice fresh aroma. (Hojicha that has been roasted at too high of a temperature will lose much of its sweetness.) This roasting process results in a tea with a reddish color and light cup with a very unique flavor. Try pairing our Hojicha with Asian themed meals and notice how well it cleanses the palate - a refreshing tea that is as good hot as it is poured over ice. What's more, the roasting process removes much of the tea's caffeine, making it a great tea to serve to children. Enjoy!
