Houjicha is made by roasting ryokucha (green tea) over a strong fire, which gives the distinct roasted flavor.
PRODUCT INFO
Ingredients: Green tea
Japanese name: 上ほうじ茶
Cultivar: Blend
Harvest Season: Summer
Cultivation & Processing Notes: Roasted. Pesticides not used in cultivation.
Region: Mie Prefecture
Net Weight: 100 grams (original package), 300 grams (bulk package)
Number of Cups in 100g: 80 cups (20 uses / 4 steepings / 1 cup per steeping. Varies with your steeping recipe.)
STEEPING NOTES
Tea: 3 grams or 1 teaspoon. Time: 30-60 seconds. Water: 90˚C/194˚F, 240 ml.
The amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.
Consider also cold steeping (see Steeping Techniques).
VENDOR INFO
Name: Takeo Tea Farm
Location: 1122 Geinōchōhayashi, Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture, JAPAN