Pan-roasted over charcoal, this subcategory of Japanese green tea quickly became popular thanks to its inviting aroma and caramel-and-woodfire flavor.

The current Hojicha powder is a light roast and more sesame profile than chocolate in our darker profile.  Hojicha originated in 1920s Kyoto, devised by a resourceful tea merchant to use the leftover tea leaves, stems, stalks, and twigs. Pan-roasted over charcoal, this subcategory of Japanese green tea quickly became popular thanks to its inviting aroma and caramel-and-woodfire flavor. Today, it’s become a tea cafe staple in its powdered form, shaken into iced teas or frothed into lattes.

Tasting Notes:

Malted milk • Cocoa powder • Chicory root