It tastes very much (but not exactly) like a strong flavored hojicha with the caffeine of a black tea. Very good.
TeaSourceSKU: 87222
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The roast of this black tea gracefully hits all the low notes. Charming and rugged, it delivers a comfortably smooth cup with an earthy, barley, cocoa character.
Produced in the spring of 2026 by Fumiki Kawaguchi in Sayama Town, Saitama Prefecture. It’s a blend that primarily features the Benifuki cultivar – Japan’s most famous black tea cultivar known for its depth of body and strong floral character. Hojicha (which means roasted tea) is rarely made from black tea. Mr. Kawaguchi is a master of his craft and consistently produces top-notch tea.
For another tea featuring the Benifuki cultivar, check out Ceylon Peacock Feather.
For more killer teas from Mr. Kawaguchi, check out Sencha Nightingale and Origami Hojicha.
Ingredients: black tea
Steeping Instructions
3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 212°F | Steep 3 min.
Kyusu Teapot Instructions
1st Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 212°F | Steep 60 seconds
2nd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 212°F | Steep 30 seconds
Number of Cups
2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups
Ingredients
black tea
Steeping Instructions
Western Steeping Method
Steep 3 grams of tea in 10–12 oz of 212°F (100°C) water for 3 minutes.
Traditional Steeping Method
Steep 8 grams of tea in an 8 oz kyūsu or teapot with 212°F (100°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
Black tea
Origin
Japan
Tea Style
Hojicha
Sub-origin
Saitama
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