Hojicha Powder - Fine Milled Roasted Green Tea
This exceptional Japanese hojicha powder is crafted from the stems of shade-grown tencha, the same carefully cultivated leaf used to produce matcha. During matcha production, the stems and veins are meticulously removed before the leaf is dried and stone milled. Rather than discarding those stems, the tea makers lightly roast them, then finely mill them into a silky powder.
Because the source material comes from tea plants grown specifically for matcha production, this hojicha has an uncommon depth and refinement. Produced in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, the roast is intentionally gentle, preserving the sweeter, more nuanced qualities of the tea instead of overwhelming it with heavy smokiness.
The cup is smooth and nutty with notes of cocoa, toasted grain, and a faint hint of the marine character found in fine Japanese teas. This powder shines in lattes, where milk and a touch of sweetener bring out its rich, roasted sweetness. It’s also excellent in desserts, baked goods, and other culinary creations.
Flavor Profile
Smooth and nutty with notes of cocoa, toasted grain, and a soft roasted finish with subtle marine undertones.
Ingredients
Roasted Japanese Green Tea.
Brewing Instructions
Hot Hojicha Latte
- Mix 1 teaspoon of Hojicha Powder (plus your choice of sweetener, if desired) into 2 oz. of hot water @ 195° F until fully dissolved.
- Add 8 oz. of steamed milk or dairy alternative and serve.
Iced Hojicha Latte
Mix 1 teaspoon of Hojicha Powder (plus your choice of sweetener, if desired) with 2 oz. of 195° F water. Allow it to cool, then stir in 8 oz. of cold milk or dairy alternative, pour over ice, and enjoy! (Note: If using a liquid sweetener, add it at any time.)
