Product description WHAT IS HOJICHA ? Hojicha is a roasted Japanese green tea that originated in Kyoto. Our blend of Organic Hojicha Tea includes the carefully selected tea leaves of Sencha, Bancha and Kukicha plants. These tea leaves are traditionally roasted over high heat to bring out the unique aroma, and turns the leaves into a beautiful amber colour. During the Meiji period, there was a tea merchant who tried to experiment to make the most use of leftovers of various parts of the tea plant. The tea merchant roasted the leaves, stems, and twigs by roasting them over charcoal. Since then, Japan began roasting green tea and this resulted in a new business opportunity. People, especially the tea drinkers in that period, loved Hojicha Tea because of its pleasant smoky aroma and mild flavor. TRADITIONAL ROASTING METHOD We carefully selected the tea leaves of Sencha, Bancha and Kukicha cultivars. The process of roasting these tea leaves produces pyrazine, which is what creates the distinctive, pleasant roasting aroma associated with Hojicha Tea. The roasting also reduces the astringency of the tea, leaving you with a smooth taste that is easy to drink. The roasting process does not affect the tea’s health benefits, but instead burns away bitterness and caffeine. It is wonderful to drink after meals or in the evening and it can be safely consumed by babies, children and pregnant women. HOJICHA WITH SEASONAL FRUITS Using 100% natural organic hojicha tea leaves, the flavor & aroma are pure and it accompanies fantastically with various kinds of seasonal fruits, herbs, flowers, and even milk, and honey. EASY TO DRINK FOR ALL PEOPLE Easy-to-drink tea with little to none astringency or bitterness, it can be safely consumed by a wide range of people, from babies to the elderly. HOJICHA GINGER ALE Surprise your senses with a healthy homemade Iced Hojicha Ginger Ale. It’s a refreshing choice of carbonated drink. This simple recipe only uses 3 ingredients: Hojicha Green Tea, Ginger Root and Sparkling Water. Let’s discover your original Hojicha drink whenever & wherever throughout the year. ORGANIC GREEN TEA FROM UJI, KYOTO, JAPAN We carefully select the finest quality organic green tea from Uji, Kyoto, Japan. Wazuka Town in Uji, where tea fields spread in the mountains in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture. In the Edo period, the Uji green tea was even delivered to the Imperial Palace. We have collaborated with local tea masters and we have a delightful tea plantation that has been protected by the tea farmers for over 350 years since the Genroku era. 100% JONA & JAS organic certified. No chemical fertilizer. Clear air, the natural conditions such as climate, soil and the fog from Watsuka River bring out the umami of tea and it is said to be the most suitable place for tea cultivation. Japanese organic green tea is very valuable as it accounts for only 4% of the total tea production in Japan. YAMASAN KYOTO UJI We are Yamasan Co., Ltd from Uji, Kyoto, Japan. Uji, where the hub of Japanese traditional tea culture is. We are always selective about “Taste”, “Quality” and “Safety” and provide the finest products to our customers all over the world. We also provide wholesale service on organic matcha, green tea and other authentic products of Japan. We will deliver the finest products to all of you from Japan. Organic Sencha Organic Karigane Organic Gyokuro Organic Fukamushi Sencha Organic Ceremonial Matcha -BI- Add to Cart Add to Cart Buying Options Add to Cart Buying Options Customer Reviews 4,006 184 52 304 881 Price $20 48 $18 80 — no data $18 60 — no data Net Weight 80g 100g 50g 80g 30g Country of Origin Japan Japan Japan Japan Japan Features Sencha green tea is lightly steamed which is often enjoyed by Japanese as a refreshing beverage in daily life and is easy to brew to individual taste preferences. Karigane Twig Green Tea with Matcha is made of the stems part of green tea leaaves and organic matcha. It has a natural delightful green color and a refreshing taste. Gyokuro is known as one of the finest Japanese teas and is a highly rare tea that is grown only in limited areas of Japan. Our Gyokuro tea is grown in the tea plantation in the area of ASAHINA Mountains. Fukamushi sencha green tea is twice steamed. By steaming longer, the bitterness is suppressed and the leaves become finer with a deep green color and mild taste. The tea master carefully chose and blended two varieties of finest tea leaves, Saemidori and Okumidori as it has a brilliant green color and elegant sweetness.
From the brand Enjoy Japanese traditional food culture anywhere in the world with YAMASAN. Since 1995, we have been delivering carefully selected traditional Japanese foods such as miso, soy sauce, and tea. Inspired by the demands of our international customers, we decided to ship our products abroad. Our dedicated team shows you the essence of Japanese traditions and delivers authentic Japanese cuisine.
