This unique blend provides Hojicha’s savory, smooth, and toasted grain flavor is from sencha leaf stems that are aged over 4 years, then roasted. It has an additional depth of flavor from the Genmai’s toasted rice. 

Tea Type or Tisane | Flavors: Green+ | wild rice, sticky rice, brothy, velvety-smooth

Tea Tips: A breakfast tea. Roasting lowers the caffeine. 

Ingredients: Roasted Shizuoka Japanese green tea, mochi rice

How to Steep: 1.5 tsp, 8 oz water, 185–205°F, 3–5 min

Fun Fact: During World War II, the Japanese roasted green tea to lengthen its shelf life. Hojicha Genmai is called “popcorn tea” because when heated, some of the rice grains pop.  

Similar Teas: Iron Goddess of Mercy, Toasted