Zen no Ocha Hojicha tea - Japanese loose leaf Organic Green tea Made in Kyoto Uji Japan (3.53oz (100g))

The street to the temple in Uji is lined with traditional tea shops. Some have been there hundreds of years, serving emperors. Uji is the main source of the best tea in Japan. I never buy Japanese green tea that isn’t from Uji.This Hojicha has the rich flavor of a properly roasted tea. But there are some elaborate instructions on the package on how to prepare it, which I suggest you ignore. Unlike highly refined Japanese teas, hojicha is a rugged tea that doesn’t need babying. You don’t have to worry about water temperature. Just add boiling water to the leaves and twigs in the pot. Don’t juggle the pot around; this could cause bitterness. And don’t leave any tea in the post after filling your cup or cups. Then your pot can give you two or three more full-bodied infusions.I love the simplicity of brewing hojicha. And I can drink it in the evening (in moderation) and still sleep soundly. This is definitely a superior Hojicha. Don’t be upset by the amount of twigs among the leaves. They are supposed to be there. They are as full of tea flavor as the leaves.

This hojicha tastes exactly like hojicha should taste - toasty, nutty, and smooth. If you’re already a hojicha fan and thinking about getting the 1 pound bag, don’t hesitate.I usually use 2 tablespoons of tea leaves for a 10-ounce cup. This gives me medium-strength tea, and I can brew 2-3 good cups with those leaves. For a nice strong cup, try 3 tablespoons.

A heaping tablespoon (about 3 oz) of this tea in 16 ounces of 175 (F) degree water steeped for 10 minutes yields a full flavored tea with good body and a dark brown color. Surprisingly this came from a tea that is mostly stems and broken pieces and very little whole leaf. If you look carefully this is what is shown in the Amazon image. I have not tried the package's instructions that suggest steeping 6 oz of tea in 24 oz of 140 (F) degree water for 1 to 2 minutes, but it seems given the predominance of stems that this would be a very weak tea.If you are looking for green tea LEAF go elsewhere. If you are looking for good taste this may be the tea for you.

I bought this after having some Hojicha on a recent trip to Japan, and after hunting around a bit on Amazon I settled on this brand. Admittedly I did not have very high expectations mostly because I did not know how to choose.This Hojicha is pleasant - has nice caramel tones and is light, sweet and refreshing. I made it with water that was not boiling hot (the instructions say to leave it to rest till about 140F - at the office I just mix some of the hot water with cold water until it was hot enough but still drinkable) and it was not astringent at all. Very smooth mouthfeel. This is a great everyday tea.

i was looking forward to try japanese green tea due to the fact that japanese tea contain less heavy metal and insecticide but this brand the tea first has no green taste it has a sewage smell horrible horrible taste ans smell I will never never ever buy this again hopefully just this brand YUK

I became curious about this tea when a Japanese vlogger mentioned it was her favorite. I’d never heard of it before. I don’t usually buy loose teas, but I love tea and wanted to try this. I’m happy I did. The tea is excellent! It has a rich, complex, satisfying aroma and flavor. And, as other reviewers have said, you can re-brew the tea, so that extends how many cups you can get out of one package. Very happy with this purchase. Also, it is very nicely packaged.

I love this tea but when I saw amazon delivered it, I opened the bag and found these

If you're a fan of the deeper flavors of a roasted green tea, look no further than this hojicha tea. I've tried other mainstream brands of hojicha and found them lacking in flavor compared to the ones I've tasted in my favorite Japanese restaurants.Finally I came across this Zen no Ocha Hojicha tea, and am very happy with it. It's the same deep flavor and taste quality that you'll find in those high end Japanese restaurants that make you buy hot tea separately. Highly recommended!