Japanese Ho-ji Cha

This tea has been retired/discontinued. Formerly TJ40.

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Brand:Upton Tea Imports
Style:Hojicha
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Region:Japan
Loose/teabag:Loose

This tea's info last updated: Apr. 7, 2018

Commercial Description

Bancha green tea is roasted evenly until it is brown, imparting a unique flavor. The liquor is golden brown; the taste is mellow.

Brewing Instructions: (from Upton Tea Imports)

2¼ g/cup, 180ºF, 3 min.

Ratings & Reviews

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Reviewer pic73 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
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A rich roasted aroma, fairly mellow flavor, with only a little bitterness. Exactly what I would expect of this style. Some hints of the freshness of green tea remain. Moderate level of roast. A few mildly objectionable tones in the aroma...hard to describe...like a slight stale quality (even though overall the tea was very fresh).

Definitely among the better hojicha's I've tried, and inexpensive among the better ones, although still a little on the pricey side; this is supposed to be an inexpensive tea!
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