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Houjicha organic
P. Code: 40897
€5.50 / 50 gr.
€11.00 / 100 gr.
ZIP LOCK BAG
All day
1 tsp
1 min
90°C
Though it is not apparent at first glance, houjicha is a green tea. More precisely, it is a unique type of Japanese green tea whose leaves are fired at 200°-300°C, a process to which it owes its rounded sweet taste and warm roasted aromas. Houjicha, literally roasted tea, was invented in 1920 in Kyoto and has since become a very popular beverage among the Japanese. When the leaves are fired, the bitterness is removed as well as a large amount of caffeine, making it safe even for small children and is typically enjoyed in the afternoon or evening. Our organic Houjicha is from the Kagoshima area and is made from coarsely cut brownish green bancha leaves and stems. The slow roasting has removed all bitterness and astringency. The liquor is sweet, refreshing and very enjoyable. Aromas of wood, hay and roasted nuts co-exist harmoniously with underlining notes of green tea.
Mood
happy
Taste Profile
woody
Aroma
wood
Food Pairing
pasta
Tea Route
Japan Houjicha is usually made from processed sencha, bancha or kukicha green tea leaves, more often bancha, that are roasted at approximately 200°C, and left to cool immediately afterwards
