Hojicha Roasted Japanese Green Tea | Toasty Low-Caffeine Tea
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Hojicha (Roasted Japanese Green Tea)
A mellow, roasted Japanese green tea with a toasty aroma, nutty sweetness, and naturally low caffeine—perfect for evenings.
Overview
Hojicha is a traditional Japanese green tea made by roasting green tea leaves at high temperature. This roasting process transforms the leaf, producing a tea that is smooth, comforting, and naturally low in caffeine.
The liquor brews a distinctive clear reddish-brown color and offers a mellow cup that feels warm and grounding—very different from grassy or vegetal green teas.
How Hojicha Is Made
Hojicha is created by roasting green tea leaves, which reduces bitterness and caffeine while enhancing toasted, nutty aromas. This process gives Hojicha its signature color, flavor, and gentle character.
Because of this roasting, Hojicha is often enjoyed later in the day or after meals.
Aroma & Flavor
Aroma
- Toasty
- Sweet
- Warm and comforting
Flavor
- Mellow and smooth
- Nutty and roasted
- Soft sweetness with no bitterness
Benefits
Hojicha is often chosen for its gentle character and low caffeine content. As a green tea, it naturally contains antioxidants and is enjoyed as part of a balanced lifestyle.
- Naturally low in caffeine
- Often enjoyed for evening relaxation
- A comforting daily tea ritual
Tea is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Caffeine Level
Low caffeine. The roasting process significantly reduces caffeine, making Hojicha suitable for evenings and caffeine-sensitive tea drinkers.
Brewing Instructions
- Tea: 1 tbsp per cup
- Water: 80°C (176°F)
- Steep: 1–2 minutes
Tip: Hojicha is forgiving—slightly longer steeps deepen toastiness without bitterness.
Form & Ingredients
Form: Loose leaf
Ingredients: 100% green tea
Value & Quality
Hojicha offers a unique green tea experience—warm, roasted, and calming. Its smooth flavor, low caffeine, and versatility make it a staple tea for evening relaxation and everyday comfort.