Houjicha

Green tea Origin: Japan

Houjicha is green tea that is roasted after drying, which turns the leaf brown.

Taste

Toasty, mellow and lightly caramel-like, with little bitterness.

RoastedSweet

How to brew it

Use 3 grams per 250 ml of water at 90°C and steep for about 1 minute.

Goes well with

Pairs with grilled meat, mushrooms and caramel desserts.

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