Hojicha has a distinctive roasted aroma and an earthy, nutty taste with an amber cup.
Green Sencha/Bancha tea is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal to a temperature of approximately 200° C and then immediately cooled. The leaves develop a greenish brown appearance and are low in caffeine and tannin.
A go to cuppa for those wanting a tea without the sharpness of green tea.
Origin: Japan
Ingredients: Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Serving Suggestions: 1 tsp per cup brewed at 80°C for 2-3 minutes