Hojicha Green Tea BIO
Hojicha Green Tea BIO, roasted according to Japanese tradition, releases a warm and enveloping aroma with notes of wood and hazelnut. Cultivated in Japan using organic methods, it is appreciated for its low caffeine content, making it perfect for evenings or for those seeking a delicate and comforting beverage.
Its unique processing, involving the roasting of the leaves, gives the infusion an amber colour and a soft, slightly sweet taste, distinguishing it from other Japanese green teas. It is ideal both hot and cold and is often used in cooking for desserts or creative drinks.
- type: roasted green tea.
- format: loose leaf or powder.
- origin: Japan.
- aroma: roasted, woody, hazelnut.
- taste: soft, rounded, slightly sweet.
- processing: high-temperature roasting of green tea leaves, often Bancha or Kukicha.
Organic Hojicha is a unique Japanese green tea , created in Kyoto at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Unlike other green teas, its leaves are roasted, a process that transforms their color and aroma.
The organic version is made using environmentally friendly methods, ensuring a pure and natural product. Its low caffeine content makes it a popular choice even among children and those sensitive to stimulants.
- Aroma: toasted, warm, reminiscent of wood, caramel and hazelnut.
- Taste: soft, round, slightly sweet, with a pleasant smoky note.
- Appearance of the leaves: reddish-brown in color, leaves thin or chopped, depending on the quality.
- Processing: high-temperature roasting (between 150°C and 200°C) of green tea leaves (Bancha, Kukicha or Sencha), which reduces caffeine and develops warm, enveloping aromas.
Eastern method (Kyusu):
- 4-5 g of organic Hojicha per 150 ml of water.
- Water temperature: 80°C.
- Infusion time: 30-45 seconds.
- 2-3 infusions can be performed.
Western method (teapot):
- 3 g of organic Hojicha per 200 ml of water.
- Water temperature: 80°C.
- Infusion time: 2-3 minutes.
- It can also be enjoyed cold, as a cold brew: leave 5-7 g of tea to infuse in 1 litre of cold water for 4-6 hours in the refrigerator.
- Low caffeine, suitable for the evening.
- Relaxing and digestive effect.
- Rich in antioxidants, thanks to the green tea base.
- Excellent coffee substitute for those looking for a less exciting drink.
- It can promote oral health thanks to polyphenols.
Hojicha Green Tea BIO
