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A smooth and toasty flavour reminiscent of roasted chestnuts. This tea has a low astringency, giving it a gentle sweetness and an earthy, slightly umami, flavour instead of the usual vegetal flavour of the Japanese Senchas.
Hojicha is a traditional style of Japanese tea developed in Kyoto in the 1920s. Once the last harvest of Bancha has been picked it is steamed and then roasted in a pot over a charcoal fire. This gives a very distinct red colour to the leaves and a nutty, toasty flavour to the brew.
Our Hojicha is produced using a 3rd flush Bancha style leaf known in the tea business as Sanbancha. This is the last harvest of the year and as a result, the leaves are left on the plant a little longer. The leaves are plucked and traditionally steamed and dried like Sencha. Next, the dried leaf is roasted over a low heat - the low roasting temperature imparts a sweet toasty aroma. This roasting process results in a tea with a reddish colour and a light cup with a very unique flavour.
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. In Japan, this tea is often drunk by children during meals and by adults before bed. This is because of the high antioxidant levels and low caffeine content. The roasting process removes much of the tea's caffeine.
Milk not recommended for green tea.
Best straight up, or try with a little honey
Try brewing the mix for a second time. You may be able to get 2-4 good brews out of one serving, depending on brew times.
Also delicious iced, and cold-brewed.
Iced Tea
Make as for hot, but add extra tea - double the amount of tea per cup is recommended.
When the tea has cooled a little, pour over ice and then serve.
Cold Brew
For a smoother taste experience.
Place the tea in a jug and add cold water.
Leave to infuse for a few hours (or overnight in the fridge).
Strain and enjoy.
Country of Origin: Japan.
Region: Kagoshima Prefecture.
Grade: Uji.
Altitude: 200 - 1000 feet above sea level.
Manufacture Type: Non fermented, Traditional process.
Cup Characteristics: Roasted Japanese Bancha tea with warming and soothing character and chestnut-like toast notes.
Infusion: Tending orange in colour.
Ingredients: Luxury roasted Japanese green tea.
Antioxidant Level: High.
Caffeine Content: Low.
Hojicha
- Roasted Green Tea -
Brewing: 1 tsp per cup ~ 80 °C ~ 3-5 min
Specialty, traditional Japanese tea.
Roasted & steamed, with a smooth, toasty, nutty flavour.
Roasted & steamed, with a smooth, toasty, nutty flavour.
A smooth and toasty flavour reminiscent of roasted chestnuts. This tea has a low astringency, giving it a gentle sweetness and an earthy, slightly umami, flavour instead of the usual vegetal flavour of the Japanese Senchas.
Hojicha is a traditional style of Japanese tea developed in Kyoto in the 1920s. Once the last harvest of Bancha has been picked it is steamed and then roasted in a pot over a charcoal fire. This gives a very distinct red colour to the leaves and a nutty, toasty flavour to the brew.
A little more about how Hojicha is produced:
Our Hojicha is produced using a 3rd flush Bancha style leaf known in the tea business as Sanbancha. This is the last harvest of the year and as a result, the leaves are left on the plant a little longer. The leaves are plucked and traditionally steamed and dried like Sencha. Next, the dried leaf is roasted over a low heat - the low roasting temperature imparts a sweet toasty aroma. This roasting process results in a tea with a reddish colour and a light cup with a very unique flavour.
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. In Japan, this tea is often drunk by children during meals and by adults before bed. This is because of the high antioxidant levels and low caffeine content. The roasting process removes much of the tea's caffeine.
Simpli-Special Serving Suggestions
Milk not recommended for green tea.
Best straight up, or try with a little honey
Try brewing the mix for a second time. You may be able to get 2-4 good brews out of one serving, depending on brew times.
Also delicious iced, and cold-brewed.
Iced Tea
Make as for hot, but add extra tea - double the amount of tea per cup is recommended.
When the tea has cooled a little, pour over ice and then serve.
Cold Brew
For a smoother taste experience.
Place the tea in a jug and add cold water.
Leave to infuse for a few hours (or overnight in the fridge).
Strain and enjoy.
Tea Spec.
Country of Origin: Japan.
Region: Kagoshima Prefecture.
Grade: Uji.
Altitude: 200 - 1000 feet above sea level.
Manufacture Type: Non fermented, Traditional process.
Cup Characteristics: Roasted Japanese Bancha tea with warming and soothing character and chestnut-like toast notes.
Infusion: Tending orange in colour.
Ingredients: Luxury roasted Japanese green tea.
Antioxidant Level: High.
Caffeine Content: Low.
Specifications
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SKU:5060210564834
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Brand:Simpli-Special
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Condition:New
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Product Code:5060210564834
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Weight:0.175kg
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Refreshing tea
Always look forward to trying new teas and this one is grand.
Chris Pye | South Yorkshire | September 2021
