YAMASAN KYOTO UJI Hojicha Tea Roasted green Tea Low caffeine JAS Certified Organic Japanese Tea 150g Bag

- HOJICHA ROASTED GREEN TEA ? A one-of-a-kind type of Japanese tea, this roasted green tea hojicha stands apart from other traditional green teas. By using time-honored roasting methods, we gently roast the tea leaves to remove bitterness. As a result, the hojicha develops a pleasant earthy, toasty aroma and a beautiful reddish-brown hue. This transformation turns ordinary green tea into roasted green tea, famously known as hojicha tea or hoji tea. - ORGANIC GREEN TEA ? Our tea is certified green tea organic by JONA and JAS. We meticulously select only the finest organic Japanese sencha green tea from Uji, Kyoto, Japan. We proudly collaborate with local tea masters and a historic tea plantation that has been carefully preserved by passionate farmers for over 350 years, dating back to the Genroku era. - ORIGINS OF HOJICHA TEA ? In the Meiji period, a tea merchant began experimenting to make use of leftover parts of the tea plant. By roasting the leaves, stems, and twigs over charcoal, hojicha loose leaf tea was born. The pleasant smoky aroma and smooth, mild flavor quickly gained popularity, making hojicha a favorite among tea drinkers in Japan. This historical technique created the distinctive roasted green tea hojicha we enjoy today. - TRADITIONAL ROASTING METHOD ? We carefully blend hojicha loose leaf using select Sencha, Bancha, and Kukicha cultivars. These tea leaves are roasted over high heat using traditional methods to highlight the signature scent and flavor of roasted tea hojicha. With its low caffeine content, hoji cha is ideal for drinking after meals or in the evening, and can be safely enjoyed by babies, children, and pregnant women. - HOT BREW & COLD BREW ? Experience the versatility of hojicha tea loose leaf with two classic brewing methods. Hot brewing preserves the beneficial properties of the tea leaves while offering a comforting, invigorating drink. For warm weather, cold brewing?known as mizudashi hojicha?brings out a remarkably smooth flavor, making hojicha loose leaf tea a refreshing and cooling beverage during summer. - This winter, enjoy premium Japanese specialty foods and teas from Yamasan Kyoto Uji?perfect as gifts for others, a self-indulgent treat, or for creating a festive Christmas feast to share with family and friends.

Product description

WHAT IS HOJICHA ?

TRADITIONAL ROASTING METHOD

ORGANIC GREEN TEA FROM UJI, KYOTO, JAPAN

YAMASAN KYOTO UJI

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.

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.

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 tea with little to none astringency or bitterness, it can be safely consumed by a wide range of people, from babies to the elderly.

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.

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.

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.