Hojicha Tea

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HOJICHA ROASTED GREEN TEA - It is one kind of Japanese green tea. However, it is different from other types of green tea as we use traditional roasting methods to roast the tea lea ves. When the tea leaves are roasted, the bitterness is removed and the Hojicha takes on a nice earthy, toasty scent and an attractive reddish-brown color. WHAT IS HOJICHA ? Hojicha is a roasted Japanese green tea that originated in Kyoto. We carefully selected the tea leaves of Sencha, Bancha and Kukicha. The tea leaves are roasted over high heat to bring out the unique aroma. In the Meiji period, there was a tea merchant who tried to have an experiment to make the most of the leftovers of various parts of the tea plant. The tea merchant roasted the leaves, stems, and twigs by roasting them over charcoal. Since then, Japan began Hojicha roasting green tea and this resulted in a new business opportunity. People, especially the tea drinkers in that period, loved Hojicha because of its pleasant smoky aroma and mild flavor. TRADITIONAL ROASTING METHOD We carefully selected the tea leaves of Sencha, Bancha and Kukicha. The process of roasting tea leaves produces Pyrazine so it creates a distinctive pleasant roasting aroma. It also reduces the astringency of the tea with a smooth taste that is easy-to-drink. The roasting process does not affect the tea’s health benefits but instead burns away bitterness and caffeine. It is wonderful to drink after meals or in the evening and it can be safely consumed by babies, children and pregnant women. HOJICHA WITH SEASONAL FRUITS Using 100% natural organic tea leaves, the flavor & aroma are pure and it going highly well with various kinds of seasonal fruit, herb, flower, milk, and honey. EASY TO DRINK FOR ALL PEOPLE Easy-to-drink tea with less astringency and bitterness, it can be safely consumed by a wide range of people, from babies to the elderly. HOJICHA GINGER ALE Surprise your senses with a healthy homemade Iced Hojicha Ginger Ale. It’s a refreshing choice of carbonated drink. This simple recipe only uses 3 ingredients: Hojicha Green Tea, Ginger Root and Sparkling Water. Let’s discover your original Hojicha drink whenever & wherever throughout the year. ORGANIC GREEN TEA FROM UJI, KYOTO, JAPAN We carefully select the finest quality organic green tea from Uji, Kyoto, Japan. Wazuka Town in Uji, where tea fields spread in the mountains in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture.In the Edo period, the Uji green tea was even delivered to the Imperial Palace. We have collaborated with local tea masters and we have a delightful tea plantation that has been protected by the tea farmers for over 350 years since the Genroku era. 100% JONA & JAS organic certified. No chemical fertilizer. Clear air, the natural conditions such as climate, soil and the fog from Watsuka River bring out the umami of tea and it is said to be the most suitable place for tea cultivation. Japanese organic green tea is very valuable as it accounts for only 4% of the total tea production in Japan. Show more