Tea: Houjicha Gold (roasted Bancha)
| Brand: | Den's Tea |
| Style: | Hojicha |
| Region: | Shizuoka, Japan |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Houjicha Gold (roasted Bancha) |
Reviewer: Amanda
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 7 of Hojicha
✓ 59 of Green Tea
✓ 4 of Den's Tea
✓ 3 from Shizuoka, Japan
✓ 21 from Japan
Review of Houjicha Gold (roasted Bancha)
April 16th, 2015
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 7 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 73 of 100 |
| Very Good | Good | Good Value |
The aroma of this tea is fairly mild, on the lightly toasted spectrum of Houjicha, blending a faint sweetness with autumn leaves and a touch of loam. Towards the finish there is a blend of nutty and toasted seaweed, giving it a savory, umami finish.
The taste starts a touch smoky and very umami, with strong toasted kelp. This pretty quickly moves to sweet toasted marshmallow and nuttiness with a delightful lingering sweetness. The mouthfeel was a bit dry, not a sucking dryness, but not the coating feeling you get from its less toasted green cousin, it is a dryness I associate with toasted teas, distinct but not at all unpleasant. As the tea cools, the notes of smoke and roasted tea become stronger and linger much longer, leaving a smoky aftertaste. This is an excellent choice as a introductory Houjicha, it showcases the aspects you expect without any of the quirks of a more specialized Houjicha.
