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What is Hojicha?
Hojicha is a roasted green tea made from both leaves and stems, offering a warm brown colour, nutty aroma and a smooth, gentle flavour. Its name comes from the Japanese words “hōji”, meaning “to roast”, and “cha”, meaning “tea”, reflecting the craft behind its creation. With lower caffeine content and a comforting taste, it embodies the calm and warmth of Japanese tea culture.
Shizuoka, Japan
Shizuoka Prefecture is located on the southern coast of Honshu, Japan’s main island, just below Mount Fuji. It is one of Japan’s most renowned tea-growing regions, with nutrient-rich volcanic soil and clean rivers that sustain healthy tea cultivation. While the warm coastal climate ensures stable growing conditions, the surrounding mountainous terrain brings larger temperature differences between day and night. These fluctuations slow the growth of tea bushes, allowing them to photosynthesise during the day and rest in the cool night air. This gradual growth helps concentrate flavour, resulting in a naturally sweet and full-bodied matcha unique to the Shizuoka region.
What is Hojicha?
Hojicha is a roasted green tea made from both leaves and stems, offering a warm brown colour, nutty aroma and a smooth, gentle flavour. Its name comes from the Japanese words “hōji”, meaning “to roast”, and “cha”, meaning “tea”, reflecting the craft behind its creation. With lower caffeine content and a comforting taste, it embodies the calm and warmth of Japanese tea culture.