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The term Hojicha refers to green tea that is roasted.
Due to the unique taste of Hojicha caused by the roasting process, Hojicha has gained rapid popularity worldwide.
Hojicha is just like Matcha's less well-known brother - more zesty, less vegetal.
Together, they make a pretty good combo, especially if you are looking for an alternative to standard Matcha / green tea.
Although considered a green tea, hojicha comes in different shades that range from light to dark brown.
This is due in large part to the roasting process. It not only changes the color and taste of the tea it also reduces the bitterness and levels of caffeine.
If Hojicha is roasted using the twigs and not the leaves, then the caffeine levels are even lower.
The low levels of caffeine and enjoyable taste make Hojicha a mild, tasty tea that can be enjoyed at any time.
For many people, they have a cup after a meal to help with relaxation.
Hojicha can also be used with milk to create a Hojicha Latte - one of the many popular ways to enjoy it!
Although the common notion of most teas is that they were developed hundreds of years ago, Hojicha was not created until the 1920s in Kyoto, Japan.
Due to it's unique flavour, it became popular quickly and was a staple of Japanese teas over the following decades.
After World War II, Hojicha began to become known around the world and it has made its way across Asia into Europe and even America.
The roasting of green tea is done in a porcelain pot over charcoal. This is different than most Japanese teas that are steamed.
The most common element in hojicha is bancha, which is a common tea that is usually harvested late in the year after most other tea leaves have been collected.
However, you can make hojicha from other types of tea such as kukicha or sencha which is usually made from the twigs of a tea plant, not the leaves.
Creating the tea is simple enough. You begin with green tea that has been steamed to prevent oxidation. This means that all the nutrients are preserved in the tea itself.
At this point, the tea is placed in a drum with rotates and roasts the tea at temperatures near 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The tea is then cooled and ready for consumption.
With Hojicha Powder, the roasted Hojicha leaves are placed into a stone mill and prepared in the same way as Matcha - by grinding of the Hojicha leaves into a fine powder.
Having gone through several different types of Hojicha, we've selected Craft Tea Fox Uji Hojicha Powder for making the perfect latte.
I really love the design and how the matcha drinks look so pretty in it but unfortunately i barely used it for 3 days when it broke. I accidentally knocked it over on my kitchen counter, it tilted and fell horizontally then the rim portion just shattered into pieces. Was really surprised as it was really just a light fall - i have had other glass cups that fell the same way and was unscath. So to be honest this cup is way too fragile for daily usage. It has no handle as well and is quite wide so it is harder for petite ladies to hold. So sad but dont think i will purchase again as its too fragile. You have to be very very careful when using this and cannot knock it into things.
A convert for sure! You can drink it on its own which is how I like it.
I’m not a matcha with milk fan but I’m certainly the traditional matcha tea lover who enjoy the process of whisking a bowl of simple green tea into foaming smooth froth. This ceremonial reserve serves it purpose w it delicate flavour minus the bitter taste. Thumbs up.
Bought their Uji matcha powder and tumbler. Happy w purchase. Just look at how vibrant the color is! I am a matcha lover and it's so exp to drink matcha outside :( Getting Crafti's matcha power was definitely worth the money with no regrets.
Hoping to have more offers or discounts in the future ((:
