Houjicha
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Houjicha
Houjicha is a traditional style of Japanese green tea made with bancha tea leaves from the autumn and winter harvests.
Houjicha is a traditional style of Japanese green tea made with bancha tea leaves from the autumn and winter harvests. An additional hot roasting step transforms bancha by way of the maillard reaction into light brown leaves that brew an amber-red infusion. While it looks dark, Houjicha is technically a green tea, offering a uniquely smooth flavor with accents of chocolate, coffee and roasted barley. The roasting step also slightly lowers the caffeine level, making for a mild cup that is delicious any time of day or night.
- Imperial
- Metric
3 minutes
Traditional Preparation
Water Temperature: 185°F
Leaf to Water Ratio: 4 grams per 8 ounces
Steep Times: 1 minute (1st infusion), 45 seconds (2nd infusion)
For the best infusions, we recommend brewing this tea in a Kyusu teapot.
Miyazaki, Japan
Kyushu Island, Japan
Organic green tea
Medium
0 MG
100 MG
medium
Based on an 8oz cup of tea made with suggested steeping method relevant to the tea type. An average cup of coffee contains about 90 – 120 mg / 8oz cup.