Light roast preserves natural sugars and umami for a refined taste
Shaded sencha leaves create a delicate interplay of toasted notes and vegetal brightness
Low caffeine content makes it ideal for evening or mindfulness practices
Naturally low in caffeine, suitable for green tea drinkers exploring roasted styles
Clear, golden infusion with soft nutty aromatics and a clean finish
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Light roast hojicha from Kyoto offering a gentle balance of sweetness, toasted warmth, and lingering green freshness.
This elegant hojicha is crafted from shaded sencha leaves rather than the more common bancha, resulting in a more refined and expressive cup. A careful, lighter roast preserves the tea’s natural sugars and umami while intr
Origin
Kyoto, Japan
Cultivar
Saemidori
Roast
Light
Preparation
3-5 g tea per 250 ml (8 oz) water, 85°C (185°F), 1-2 minutes