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hojicha tea
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In the 1920's a Kyoto tea merchant roasted bancha tea over charcoal producing
the first hojicha. Today this tea is a popular alternative to traditional
green teas. It's nutty, toasted flavor is particularly well suited to
foods flavored with soy.
Since the roasting process lowers the caffeine levels, hojicha is an excellent
evening drink and an alternative choice to herbal teas.
For best results, allow tea leaves to circulate freely while steeping. You
can use an infuser basket or just add the loose tea to the teapot and strain
while serving.
Teas are best when used within one year of purchase. To protect teas from
the damaging effects of air and light, tea should be stored in opaque, airtight
containers. We use resealable foil bags that keep your tea fresh and
delicious.
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Green loose leaf tea from Japan
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Use 1 tsp per cup of very hot water and steep for 3 minutes.
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A perfect accompaniment to sushi.
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