This Houjicha is Japanese green tea made from the leaves and stems of spring tea bushes which has also been roasted in the traditional Edo-period style. The flavor is much less grassy than other Japanese green teas - it suggests roasted barley, bamboo stalks, and sweet baking spices. Being roasted and composed of more stems and stalks, it also contains much less caffeine than a traditional Sencha or Gyokuro tea.

This is a high grade Karigane (雁音) Houjicha made only from late-spring tea leaves and stems. As such it was given a lighter roast in order to preserve its subtlety and nuance. Recommended for Japanese tea connoisseurs and those looking for a low-caffeine nightcap.

Origin - Wazuka, Kyoto Perfecture, Japan

Harvest - Spring 2024

Tastes Like - Roasted Barley, Bamboo, Cloves

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