Hojicha Tea

Organic hojicha, also a green tea which is a favorite of the Japanese, is made of organic Japanese bancha tea (tea made from the mature leaves of the tea plant). Organic hojicha is a mixture of pan-fired and slow roasted loose leaf green tea leaves that yield arich, nutty brew. Many Japanese escape into retreat establishments overlooking the glistening Lake Motosuko in the Japanese Alps just to enjoy this organic green tea (hojicha). This organic tea has lower levels of caffeine, which makes it ideal for relaxation after a meal. Available now in prepared teabags, all one needs is just to have hot water to have his cup of the organic tea.

Tea drinking is always part of Japanese dinners – the ritual in a dining celebration is not complete without the customary organic hojicha tea. The Japanese like to dine in low tables with the geishas serving their every need during the meal. These are formal affairs and foreigners are impressed with the tea ritual – which is not practiced in the Western world.

The organic hojicha tea’s flavor is further enhanced by adding a slice of lemon or orange. This is in addition to the already strong aromatic fragrance of the roasted tea leaves. Visitors to Japan introduced to the tea ceremony cannot forget the flavor of the organic hojicha tea during their visit.