Organic first-harvest kukicha stems: Delivers pure, natural flavor with no pesticides or chemicals
Lightly roasted for low caffeine: Enjoy houjicha anytime without bitterness
Fragrant cedar-like aroma and sweet, light-bodied liquor: Provides a comforting, aromatic tea experience
Versatile preparation: Enjoy whole leaves or powdered form for baking or drinking
Crafted in Yame, Japan: Made by Irie San using traditional, strict quality rules
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Description
This premium organic houjicha is comprised of lightly roasted, golden-hued stems made from the highest-grade, first-harvest kukicha (shiraore). Its fragrant, cedar-like aroma is followed by a sweet, light-bodied liquor. The tea is accented with notes of maple sap, toasted hazelnut, and light caramel. This comforting tea is the
Tea Type
Houjicha (green tea, stems and leaves, steamed, fermentation stopped)
Ingredients
First-harvest kukicha shiraore
Preparation
Whole leaves or powder
Caffeine Content
Low (after roasting)
Origin
Yame, Japan
Packaging
Plain bag (whole leaves)
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My go to houjicha
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T · July 25, 2026
Another wonderful tea
This is my late afternoon tea. Stronger taste, glow and caffeine totally enjoyable.
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Robert · June 5, 2024
strong hojicha
The roasted flavor you expect from a hojicha. It's actually strong enough that I've found it best to combine the first, second, and third steepings together (heathen!) to create a more balanced, milder flavor.