Uji Kyoto Hojicha — Roasted Matcha 40G

Uji, Kyoto, Japan

京都府宇治市

toasty. smoky. earthy.

Roasted green tea with cocoa-like depth — half the caffeine of matcha, all the warmth.

Product details

Hojicha (焙じ茶) is roasted green tea — a craft developed in 1920 Kyoto when a tea merchant tried roasting leftover leaves over charcoal to reduce waste. The result was a deeply toasty, naturally lower-caffeine tea that became one of Japan's most beloved everyday drinks.

Our hojicha is roasted in Uji, Kyoto using traditional methods, then finely milled into a powder that whisks just like matcha. It offers a smooth, smoky, nutty, and cocoa-like flavour, with only 50% of the caffeine found in matcha. popular in lattes and baked goods — and gentle enough to enjoy long after the sun goes down.

Characteristics

• Grade: roasted — medium

• Cultivar: stem & late-leaf blend

• Farm region: Uji, Kyoto

• Harvest: 3rd leaves, traditionally roasted

• Aroma: toasty, smoky, earthy, rich, me

• Umami: medium

• Colour: warm caramel brown

• Body: full

• Best use: hojicha latte; baking; iced; evening cup

Preparation

Hojicha latte

1. Sift 2 tsp (5.5 g) of hojicha powder into a cup

2. Add 3.4 oz (100 ml) of 176°F water

3. Whisk vigorously for 15 seconds

4. Top with steamed milk and a dusting of cinnamon, if you like

Hojicha bowl (whisked)

1. Sift 2 tsp (5.5 g) of hojicha into a warm chawan

2. Add 2 oz (60 ml) of 176°F water

3. Whisk vigorously for 15 seconds

For baking

1. Sift 1-2 tbsp into cookies, ice cream, or granola for a toasty cocoa note

2. Perfect in shortbread, financiers, and crème brûlée

Additional specifications:

• Ingredients: 100% roasted green tea

• Net weight: 40g

• Servings: 20-25 servings

• Serving size: 2 tsp (5.5 g)

• Calories per serving: 20 per 5.5g serving (Carb 4g, Fiber 2g, Calcium 23mg, Potassium 127mg)

• Caffeine: approx. 35 mg per serving (50% of matcha)

• Shelf life: 1 year (best within 6 weeks of opening)

• Packaging: Sealed bag

• Storage: refrigerate after opening

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🇯🇵  Product of japan • Imported by Hokusan tea canada

UJI, KYOTO, JAPAN

京都府宇治市

uji is the historic heart of japanese tea. nestled between the mountains south of kyoto, this small town has cultivated tea for over 800 years and is the birthplace of the traditional methods — shaded growing, stone milling, ceremonial preparation — that define matcha and hojicha today. the cool, misty climate and mineral-rich soil produce leaves of exceptional depth and clarity, and uji's roasting tradition continues to set the standard for what hojicha should taste like.