Hojicha — Japanese green tea leaves roasted at high temperature for a nutty, toasted character very different from sencha or matcha. Mild, mellow, low in caffeine.

A clean alternative on the green-tea menu — particularly for evening service or guests avoiding caffeine.

Trade specs

• Format: 100 g pouch
• Origin: Japan
• Profile: roasted green tea — nutty, toasted, mellow
• Low caffeine (lower than unroasted green teas)
• Naturally rich in antioxidants
• Versatile — hot, iced, with milk or pure

Service guide

Hojicha latte: Whisk into a small splash of hot water, top with 180 ml of frothed milk. A drizzle of honey works well with the roasted notes.

Iced hojicha: Whisk the paste, then pour over cold milk and ice.

Pure hojicha: Brew with hot water and serve straight for the full roasted profile.