Shizuoka Houjicha Loose Leaf

Shizuoka Houjicha — Warm, Roasted & Deeply Comforting

There's something magical about the smell of Houjicha. The moment you open the bag, a warm, roasted aroma fills the room — and the cup delivers exactly on that promise. Rich, smooth and naturally sweet, with almost no bitterness.

Why You'll Love It

• 🍂 Deep roasted flavour — toasty, warm and naturally sweet with a beautiful reddish-brown colour
• 🌙 Naturally low in caffeine — the roasting process reduces caffeine significantly, making it perfect for evenings or for kids
• 🫖 Loose leaf quality — richer and more aromatic than tea bags, with the flexibility to adjust strength
• 🏔️ Shizuoka origin — made from premium Bancha and Sencha leaves from Japan's finest tea region
• ✈️ Direct from Japan — authentic flavour you won't find in supermarket brands

About Houjicha

Houjicha is made by roasting green tea leaves (typically Bancha or Sencha) at high temperatures until they turn a warm reddish-brown. This roasting process transforms the flavour from fresh and grassy to rich and toasty, while naturally reducing the caffeine content. The result is a tea that's deeply soothing — perfect at any time of day, but especially wonderful in the evening.

Brew Guide

1. Use 3–5g of loose leaf Houjicha per cup
2. Pour 95°C water (nearly boiling — Houjicha can handle higher temperatures than green tea)
3. Steep for 30–60 seconds
4. Pour and enjoy. Can be re-steeped 2–3 times

💡 Tip: Houjicha makes a beautiful iced tea — brew strong and pour over ice. Also delicious as a Houjicha latte with steamed milk!

Origin: Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan