Collection: Hojicha roasted green tea

Hojicha tea is a type of Japanese green tea that is distinguished by its unique preparation method. Unlike traditional green teas, the leaves are roasted rather than steamed, giving them a brownish color and a mild, nutty, and slightly smoky flavor. This roasting process also reduces the amount of caffeine, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a milder beverage, especially in the evening.

Hojicha is often made from bancha (tea with large, ripe leaves) or sencha green teas, which are roasted at high temperatures. This roasting process gives it a rich, comforting taste, perfect for accompanying meals or as a soothing beverage.

This tea is very popular in Japan, where it is drunk both hot and cold, and is often served after meals to aid digestion.

• Select a quality Hojicha. You can find different varieties, from whole leaf Hojicha to powdered Hojicha (often used for preparations such as desserts).

• Heat the water to around 80-90°C. As Hojicha is roasted, it doesn't need water as hot as other green teas such as Sencha.

• Use about 250 ml of water for 1 teaspoon of Hojicha tea (about 2-3 g of leaves).

• Steep the Hojicha for 1 to 2 minutes. Due to the roasting process, it quickly releases its aromas, and steeping it for too long could make the tea too strong. If you prefer a more intense flavor, you can slightly increase the steeping time, but be careful not to steep it for too long to avoid bitterness.

• Remove the tea leaves using a sieve or tea strainer. Serve immediately in a mug.

• Tea can be re-steeped once or twice. For each subsequent steep, reduce the steeping time slightly (30 seconds to 1 minute less for each subsequent steep).

• As with matcha, you can also use a whisk to mix the powder thoroughly, whether during a traditional ceremony or simply for a moment of indulgence. You can choose Hojicha in convenient tea bags or loose in a box for added convenience.

Additional tips :

• This tea can also be served cold in summer for a refreshing drink.
• You can adjust the amount of tea and the steeping time according to the desired strength.

Hojicha tea offers many health benefits thanks to its unique properties, resulting from its roasting and low caffeine content. Here are some of its key benefits:

1. Improved digestion: The heat generated during roasting helps to calm and soothe the stomach, making Hojicha an excellent after-meal choice to aid digestion.
2. Stress reduction: Being low in caffeine, Hojicha is milder than other green teas, making it an ideal soothing drink for people sensitive to caffeine, especially in the evening.
3. Antioxidants: Although roasting reduces some of the antioxidants found in green teas, Hojicha still contains polyphenols and flavonoids, which help fight free radicals and protect the body against disease.
4. Metabolic support: Like many green teas, Hojicha can boost metabolism and support weight loss by aiding digestion and promoting good blood circulation.
5. Relaxing properties: L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, promotes a relaxing effect and helps reduce stress and anxiety, contributing to a feeling of calm and serenity.

Hojicha tea is distinguished from other roasted teas mainly by its manufacturing process and its taste characteristics:

Method of preparation:

Hojicha is made from green tea (often bancha or sencha), which is roasted at high temperatures after harvesting. Other roasted teas, such as Genmaicha or Kamairi-cha, can also be roasted, but Hojicha is characterized by a longer roasting time, giving it smokier, nuttier aromas.

Taste:

Hojicha has sweet, roasted and caramelized flavors, with hints of smoke. Compared with other roasted teas such as Genmaicha (a blend of green tea and puffed rice), Hojicha has a more subtle taste, without the toasted rice notes. It is often sweeter and less herbaceous than other green teas.

Caffeine:

Due to the roasting process, Hojicha contains less caffeine than other roasted or unroasted green teas, making it an ideal beverage for those seeking to limit their caffeine intake, especially in the evening.

Type of tea used:

Hojicha is often made with bancha, a tea made from more mature leaves, while other roasted teas like Genmaicha use younger leaves, often sencha.

• A rigorous selection of Hojicha imported directly from Japan, chosen leaf by leaf to guarantee perfect roasting, an intense aroma, and naturally caramelized notes. Each batch is carefully evaluated for its freshness, color, and flavor, in order to offer you a tea that respects traditional Japanese expertise.

• Traditional Japanese expertise, transforming green tea into a tea with a unique character through roasting

Yes! Hojicha, with its mild roasting and slightly caramelized taste, is perfect for making lattes. You can mix it with hot milk or plant-based alternatives (almond, soy, oat) to create a creamy, comforting drink.

For an even tastier latte, you can sweeten it slightly with maple syrup or honey.

Yes, absolutely. The high-temperature roasting process naturally reduces the caffeine (theine) content of the leaves. It is the ideal drink for enjoying the benefits of a hot infusion in the evening without disturbing your sleep.