Hojicha Powder (175 g)

Crafted using second-flush sencha from Kyotonabe and Uji, our hojicha makes a subtly sweet, nutty base for baked goods and lattes. What is hojicha? Beloved for its nutty, earthy, and almost chocolate-like profile, hojicha (ほうじ茶) is a roasted green tea made from sun-grown tea leaves. The concept was first developed in the early 20th century in Kyoto as a resourceful way to use leftover parts of the tea plant. Since then, this lightly caffeinated tea has become a staple in many Japanese restaurants and households. As a tea powder, hojicha is ideal for crafting lattes (hot or iced) and for preparing delicious baked goods, such as chiffon cakes, madeleines, and more. — Iced Hojicha Latte Recipe INGREDIENTS ¾ cup ice ¾ cup your choice of milk (recommended: barista-grade oat milk) 1 tsp hojicha ¼ cup cool filtered water Optional: 1 tsp maple syrup INSTRUCTIONS Add ice to highball glass. Add milk to ice. If desired, add maple syrup. Stir well. In a chawan (tea bowl) or katakuchi (spouted bowl), add hojicha powder and cool filtered or spring water. Whisk until combined. Alternatively, you may use an electric frother in a tall beaker until combined. Carefully top milk with hojicha and stir.