Hojicha Tea

Hojicha is a roasted green tea that is very popular as an everyday tea for many Japanese families. This amber-coloured tea has a gentle, comforting aroma and is very low in caffeine. Traditionally, hojicha is drunk as a leaf tea, although there are now powdered variants, which are a great alternative to matcha or hot chocolate.

High in Vitamin C

Hojicha is high in vitamin C. Vitamin C has many benefits, including maintaining healthy skin and keeping it firm and moisturised. A high level of Vitamin C is one reason matcha has become popular with beauty-conscious people, and they could also get those benefits from hojicha.

Health Benefits of Hojicha

The aromatic compounds in roasted green tea contain a component called ‘pyrazine’ that is created during the roasting process. Studies have looked at the effects of pyrazine, including its relaxing effect on the brain, reducing stress, and how it might affect dilating blood vessels and improving blood flow. This is why drinking roasted tea makes your body feel warm. Having a cup of hojicha tea is a wonderful way to relax, especially if we are sensitive to the cold. For instance, I have very cold feet in wintertime, which is when I particularly enjoy hojicha. Research in Japan has shown that hojicha is very popular in the northern part of the country when it snows in winter. It could be an excellent drink for wintertime in Northern Europe!

How to Brew Hojicha

As hojicha is a roasted tea, its aroma is very important. The key to brewing it is to use boiling water to extract the aroma as quickly as possible. The rich aroma of roasted tea is most pronounced when brewed with the hottest water. To prevent too much bitterness, it is best to brew it for around 30 seconds rather than much longer.

Hojicha powder

We now have an excellent deep-roasted organic hojicha powder in the new collection. This can be a great alternative to matcha tea or hot chocolate. I know some people who have already switched from matcha or matcha latte to hojicha and hojicha latte after 5:00 p.m. to reduce their caffeine intake. It also makes an excellent healthy alternative to hot chocolate. In Japan, hojicha powder is becoming very popular for baking cakes and ice cream, too.