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Hojicha | Roasted Green Tea | Contains Caffeine
Hojicha is traditionally brewed in a kyusu - a type of small Japanese teapot. If brewing in a kyusu, use a higher ratio of tea to water and steep for only 30s - 1 min. Re-steep as many times as desired to keep enjoying. Hojicha makes an excellent everyday drinking tea and pairs well with rice, fish, and poultry dishes.
How to use loose leaf tea
Place tea leaves in a teapot, infuser basket, or empty tea bag
Pour hot water over the tea (rather than dunking tea leaves into the water)
Strain or remove leaves before enjoying
If you need help getting started with loose leaf tea, read our article here. We also sell easy-to-use infusers and fillable tea bags — shop here.
Brewing Guidelines
Due to the roasting step used to create Hojicha, it can be brewed with water at a full boil, unlike other green teas. Roasting creates a milder cup without bitterness or astringency.
Heat 8 oz of filtered water to a boil and pour over 2 g (about 1.5 tsp) tea and steep 2 – 4 minutes. Adjust time and amount of tea depending on desired strength.
Always use filtered or spring water to fully enjoy the taste of your tea. For best results, brew using a teapot with a removable filter that allows the leaves to unfurl completely. Avoid tea balls/eggs or other infusers that compress the tea leaves.
The tea leaves can be re-steeped multiple times, increasing the steeping time slightly for each infusion.
Try it Iced or Cold Brewed
Hojicha makes a delicious and refreshing iced tea or cold brew.
Make a pitcher of iced tea by first steeping about 10 g of tea for 4 – 5 minutes in 32 oz (4 cups) of boiling water. Fill a pitcher with ice and pour the hot tea over ice and let cool.
Make a pitcher of cold brew tea by adding 8-10 g of tea into a cold brew filter or directly into a pitcher and cover with 32 oz (4 cups) of filtered or spring water. The water can be cold or room temperature. Let steep in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Strain into a cup to serve. You can make more tea by keeping the leaves in the pitcher and refilling with water when it is half full.
Click here for more information on the difference between iced and cold brew tea.
Storing Tea
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from strong odors, moisture, and light. We do not recommend storing tea in clear containers (such as glass jars) as light can affect the shelf life of tea.
Green tea should be consumed within 1 - 2 years of purchase for optimal flavor.
