HOJICHA
ROASTED TEA
GREEN TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Shizuoka, Tuba, Honshu, Japan
A unique tea that can be found only in Japan. For its production usually Bancha, Kukicha, and Sencha varieties. Tea leaves are roasted until the aroma and taste become sweet and baked. The full-bodied, intense roasted taste makes this tea one of a kind. MORE
AROMA
Coffee beans, brown rice, bread
TASTE
Roasted
CULTIVAR: Yabukita
HARVEST: 2023
GREEN TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Shizuoka, Tuba, Honshu, Japan
A unique tea that can be found only in Japan. For its production usually Bancha, Kukicha, and Sencha varieties. Tea leaves are roasted until the aroma and taste become sweet and baked. The full-bodied, intense roasted taste makes this tea one of a kind. MORE
AROMA
Coffee beans, brown rice, bread
TASTE
Roasted
CULTIVAR: Yabukita
HARVEST: 2023
Due to the special cultivars, climate, and quality of the tea leaves, this type of tea is rich in amino acids, vitamins, and microelements. The highest quality green teas are made from spring young buds and leaves, traditionally processed to prevent oxidation and to keep the tea leaf in its original chemical composition. Green tea regulates body temperature and is very good in the summertime.
During the research over the past few decades, it has been discovered that green tea reduces the risk of heart disease, cleans the circulatory system, strengthens blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, lowers blood sugar, prevents the development of cancer cells, and relieves nervous tension.
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EASTERN (SENCHA DO) ★
Temperature: 60-90 °C
Amount: 3-7 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 4
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 70 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 2
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture. This type of tea oxidizes when it comes into contact with oxygen and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
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ROASTED TEA
Very special tea with 100 years of history. Made from Bancha (mature leaves) and roasted under high temperatures, this tea is very different compared to other green tea in Japan. Tea leaves are deep-fried and then quickly cooled. As in the case of Kukicha, because the raw material consists of leaves and a large number of stems, this tea is almost free of caffeine. Due to a specific process, this tea has a unique flavour and deserves special attention.
ORIGIN
Shizuoka City is the largest commercial tea center in Japan. This tea is one of the main representatives of Japanese green tea and takes about 80% of all of Japan’s tea production. Green tea in Japan is harvested up to five times a year, from spring to autumn. The best and most fragrant is the first spring harvest - Shincha ("New tea"). Due to special cultivars, climate, and production methods, this tea is one of a kind. The originality of the production lies in the fact that after plucking tea leaves are being steamed. Steaming is a fixation method used to stop the oxidation of the tea leaf. Sencha has an exquisite tart taste with a slight bitterness and distinct fresh herbal and nutty notes. The drink leaves in the mouth a long and pleasant "silky" aftertaste with an unusual sea tint. It contains less caffeine and tannins than Chinese green teas. In addition, this drink is rich in iodine, trace elements, vitamins, amino acids, and other useful microelements.
ORGANOLEPTIC
Dry tea leaves have a strong sweet aroma with notes of brown rice, black bread, and roasted nuts. After the first infusion aroma develops into baked fruits, roasted sunflower seeds, bread, shiitake mushrooms, and fried tofu. The taste is sweet and gentle with notes of coffee, seaweed, roasted nuts, and smoked fish. The colour of the infusion has a deep whiskey tone. The empty cup will delight you with a wonderful caramel aroma.
GASTRONOMY
This interesting tea with a multifaceted taste will be a great accompaniment to smoked or fried fish and meat, black bread-based sandwiches, and seafood. Great choice for coffee-based desserts. Goes well with whiskey, and helps to open up woody notes. Dry tea has a very delicate and sweet aroma with notes of rice crackers, nuts, and waffles.
ORIGIN
Shizuoka City is the largest commercial tea center in Japan. This tea is one of the main representatives of Japanese green tea and takes about 80% of all of Japan’s tea production. Green tea in Japan is harvested up to five times a year, from spring to autumn. The best and most fragrant is the first spring harvest - Shincha ("New tea"). Due to special cultivars, climate, and production methods, this tea is one of a kind. The originality of the production lies in the fact that after plucking tea leaves are being steamed. Steaming is a fixation method used to stop the oxidation of the tea leaf. Sencha has an exquisite tart taste with a slight bitterness and distinct fresh herbal and nutty notes. The drink leaves in the mouth a long and pleasant "silky" aftertaste with an unusual sea tint. It contains less caffeine and tannins than Chinese green teas. In addition, this drink is rich in iodine, trace elements, vitamins, amino acids, and other useful microelements.
ORGANOLEPTIC
Dry tea leaves have a strong sweet aroma with notes of brown rice, black bread, and roasted nuts. After the first infusion aroma develops into baked fruits, roasted sunflower seeds, bread, shiitake mushrooms, and fried tofu. The taste is sweet and gentle with notes of coffee, seaweed, roasted nuts, and smoked fish. The colour of the infusion has a deep whiskey tone. The empty cup will delight you with a wonderful caramel aroma.
GASTRONOMY
This interesting tea with a multifaceted taste will be a great accompaniment to smoked or fried fish and meat, black bread-based sandwiches, and seafood. Great choice for coffee-based desserts. Goes well with whiskey, and helps to open up woody notes. Dry tea has a very delicate and sweet aroma with notes of rice crackers, nuts, and waffles.
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