Deeeeeelish! On first sip the grapefruit notes really come through. It’s not your typical hojicha since it’s only lightly roasted and more green tea like. I did notice a bit more caffeine than standard hojicha, so be weary not to drink it too late in the afternoon. Definitely one of my favorites! Very mild and easy to drink. Brewing is pretty forgiving too. Good stuff!
TeaSourceSKU: 87212
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This lightly roasted hojicha has the gratifying aromatics of toasted grapefruit. The dry fruit and nutty character of the cup give the mouthfeel a satisfying grip. A truly unique tea.
Produced in the spring of 2026 by Fumiki Kawaguchi in Sayama Town, Saitama Prefecture. This unusual hojicha (which means roasted tea) is a blend of withered leaf and stem from different cultivars that are lightly roasted to preserve the aromatic elements. “Withering” means the leaves are gathered in long shallow trays after picking, allowing airflow to reduce the moisture content and facilitate chemical transformation within the leaf. This is a critical step in the making of black, oolong, and white teas, but is rare in green tea.
For more killer teas from Mr. Kawaguchi, check out Kettle Black Hojicha and Sencha Nightingale.
Ingredients: green tea
Steeping Instructions
3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 195°F | Steep 3 min.
Kyusu Teapot Instructions
1st Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 195°F | Steep 60 seconds
2nd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 195°F | Steep 30 seconds
Number of Cups
2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups
Ingredients
green tea
Steeping Instructions
Western Steeping Method
Steep 3 grams of tea in 10–12 oz of 195°F (91°C) water for 3 minutes.
Traditional Steeping Method
Steep 8 grams of tea in an 8 oz kyūsu or teapot with 195°F (91°C) water for the following times.
1st steep: 60 seconds
2nd steep: 30 seconds
These recommendations are just a starting point—experiment and discover what you enjoy most.
Approximate Cups of Tea per Package
This estimate is based on the recommended steeping instructions for this tea. Actual yield will vary depending on your steeping method and personal preference.
2 ounce
Makes about
19
cups of tea
4 ounce
Makes about
38
cups of tea
Tea Type
Green tea
Origin
Japan
Tea Style
Hojicha
Sub-origin
Saitama
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