Organic Shiraore Kuki Hojicha

A roasted stems green tea with toasted cereal notes

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This roasted twig tea made from stems, with its smooth texture and sweet notes of cooked fruit and toasted grain, is a perfect way to ease into bedtime.
USDA Organic
  • Infusion Time 2'

  • Quantity 0.2 oz / 10 fl oz - 6 g / 30 cl

  • Temperature of infusion 90°C - 195°F

  • Time of the day Evening, All day long

Description

This roasted twig tea made from stems, with its smooth texture and sweet notes of cooked fruit and toasted grain, is a perfect way to ease into bedtime.

It is produced from the tea plant stems that are harvested to make shaded tea: this is the highest quality Kukicha. Its unconventional manufacturing method involves roasting the tea in a similar way to the Bancha Hojicha (Hojicha means "roasted green tea").

This tea is grown organically and certified by Ecocert, an accredited independent certification body.

Features

  • Origin:
  • Japan
  • Tea colour:
  • green tea

Suggestion of preparation

Prepare this tea warm: 

With a teapot or a tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 195°F.

According to the gong fu cha method: infusions during 30-40 seconds.


Prepare this tea iced: 

In a teapot or a carafe: infuse 0.3 oz of leaves per 2 cups of water at room temperature for 45 minutes. Remove the leaves and store in the fridge.

Tea and dishes message

it pairs perfectly with a poultry.
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