Harvest: First harvest
Prefecture: Uji, Kyoto
Producer: Tsuji Kiyoharu
Characteristics: Deep colour with a strong aroma.

Houjicha is low in caffeine due to the roasting process that the tea goes through after harvest.

The tea leaves are picked, steamed, dried and rolled, before being roasted, which brings out a wonderful aroma.

Be creative and make delicious houjicha sweets at home! This houjicha powder does not need to be sifted before preparing unlike matcha.