First Flush Hojicha
Mellow roast · Light umami · Clean finish
Best forEvening drinking. Low caffeine, comforting, good after meals.
Type
Loose-leaf roasted tea
Caffeine
How much lift to expect — and you can shape it: cooler water and shorter steeps draw out less.
Harvest
March 2025
Origin
Kagoshima, Japan
Cultivar
The tea-plant variety — like grape varietals in wine, each carries its own aroma, body and ideal conditions.
ROASTED TEA / MELLOW ROAST
Breaks with tradition: spring-picked Sencha-grade leaves, carefully roasted into an unusually smooth Hojicha.
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First Flush Hojicha
Sale price€16,00
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A closer look at First Flush Hojicha.
About this tea
This rare first flush Hojicha breaks with tradition. Whilst most roasted teas are made from mature leaves and stems, this exceptional tea uses the finest spring-picked leaves, the same quality normally reserved for premium Sencha. These young leaves arrive naturally sweeter and richer in umami, and when carefully roasted, they create an unusually smooth and refined cup.
Our Hojicha comes from Kagoshima in southern Japan, where fertile volcanic soil lends teas a deep, complex character. The roasting process transforms these delicate spring leaves into something wonderfully mellow, delivering all the toasty warmth you'd expect from Hojicha but with a remarkably clean finish. There's none of the harshness or bitterness that can appear in lower-grade roasted teas.
The liquor is amber and inviting, with a smooth body that feels comforting and satisfying. The flavor balances roasted sweetness with the subtle umami depth that marks these spring leaves as something special.
This is an excellent choice for those seeking a gentle, caffeine-light tea for evening enjoyment, or for anyone who loves the nutty warmth of roasted teas but prefers a more refined cup.
