Hojicha Powder

This Hōjicha powder is grown and produced by the Watanabe family on Yakushima Island, in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Yakushima’s lush environment and clean growing conditions shape teas with distinctive clarity and depth. Made from the Kanayamidori cultivar and roasted to develop warmth and sweetness, this is a comforting, contemporary take on traditional Japanese roasted tea.

Produced in Spring, it offers a beautifully aromatic cup with a smooth finish and an unmistakable roasted character.

Aromatic and grounding, this Hōjicha powder brings notes of biscuits, toasted grain, and roasted nuts. The palate is smooth and rounded, with a soft sweetness that carries through to a warm, lingering finish. It’s deeply comforting without bitterness and works beautifully across both traditional and modern preparations.

Pairs beautifully with pastries, vanilla desserts, chocolate, or as a gentle after-dinner drink.

Origin:

Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan (UNESCO Biosphere)

Producer / Tea Master:

Watanabe family

Cultivar:

Kanayamidori

Produced:

2025 Spring

Processing:

Roasted green tea ground into powder

Store sealed, away from heat, light, and moisture. Use a dry spoon.

Hot Hōjicha

2 g powder • 120–180 mL water
80–90 °C
Whisk or shake until smooth

Hōjicha Latte

2 g powder • 30–50 mL warm water (make a paste)
Add 150–200 mL warm milk
Sweeten lightly if desired

Iced Hōjicha

2 g powder • 150–200 mL cold water or milk
Shake vigorously with ice