Hojicha Kyoto

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Rating

81 / 100

Calculated from 2 Ratings
Tea type
Green Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Bread, Burnt, Roasted Barley, Roasty, Smoke, Sweet, Toast, Char
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Caffeine
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Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 4 oz / 120 ml of water
Set water temperature to 195 °F / 90 °C
Steep for 1 min, 45 sec
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3 Tasting Notes View all

“What a treat in the cold depths of winter. I’ve come to realize that despite the appearances of a “twig tea” there are indeed different quality grades of Hojicha. I’ve had many a Hojicha that...” Read full tasting note
“First hojicha and the last of the samples I have from Dobra. This is a kukicha hojicha (fun to say out loud haha) that was surprisingly nice and complex! I’ll have to try some more hojicha in the...” Read full tasting note
“I don’t know. I just don’t know. I need more time. I won’t give up this easily. Must regroup and try different brewing…” Read full tasting note

Description

A bold tea of fire-roasted tea stalks which give a taste and aroma unlike that of any other Japanese tea. The infusion is dark amber, the scents reminiscent of roasted grains or chestnuts. It is recommended after a substantial meal or in the depths of winter. Very low in caffeine.

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