Kyoto Hojicha

Green tea roasted over high heat until it turns a warm russet brown. Toasty, caramel-like and comforting, with very little bitterness.

Origin

Kyoto, Japan · roasted green tea

Wellness benefits

• Roasting lowers the caffeine: kind enough for the evening
• Gentle on the stomach after meals
• A cosy, naturally sweet alternative to coffee

How to brew

3g leaf, 200ml water at 95°C, steep 30–60 seconds. Also lovely as a latte.