Organic Hoji Cha - 冬- Winter

Japanese Green Tea Gently Roasted Until Aromatic (Hojicha).
Amber–chestnut in the cup; low in caffeine, smooth and comforting.

Tasting Notes

• Roasted nuts, cocoa husk, toasted grain

• Soft umami, gentle natural sweetness

• Light body, clean finish, low bitterness/astringency

What It Is

• Type: Hojicha (roasted Japanese green tea)

• Base Tea: Mainly bancha/sencha/kukicha; steamed → dried → roasted

• Certification: JAS Organic

• Origin: Japan

• Liquor Color: Amber to chestnut brown

• Caffeine: Low (lower than typical sencha)

Brewing Guide

• Tea: 2–3 g (about 1 tsp)

• Water: 200 ml at 85–95 °C (185–203 °F)

• Time: 45–60 sec

• Re-steep 1–2 times to taste.

Ingredients

Organic roasted Japanese green tea (hojicha).

Packaging

Retail: 50 g / 100 g
Foodservice & Bulk: 500 g / 1 kg / 20 kg
(Hojicha powder for culinary use available on request.)

Quality & Handling

• Shelf Life: 18 months from production

• Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight; aroma is best preserved in an airtight container.

• Shipping Protection: Reinforced cardboard with cushioning