Pouring hot amber tea from ivory banko-yaki clay kyusu teapot into glass containing several ice cubes and roasted Hojicha tea
Bancha | Green Tea | Hojicha

Iced Hojicha

When served over ice, this fragrant roasted green tea feels soothing and refreshing. This recipe is also popular with those who enjoy iced coffee.
1. Measure the leaves
4 tbsp. (10g / 0.35 oz)
Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
Silver tablespoon filled with dried rolled Ippodo Hojicha premium roasted Japanese green tea leaves with
2. Add boiling water
240 mL (8 oz) 100°C (212°F)
Pour boiling water to cover tea leaves.
Pouring hot water from silver kettle into Ippodo Tea Co.'s Tokoname-yaki ceramic ivory kyusu teapot
3. Brew
60 seconds
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
Ivory Ippodo Tea Co. Tokoname-yaki ceramic kyusu teapot set beside orange clock timer on white table
4. Serve over plenty of ice
Pour out every last drop.
Enjoy in your favorite glass, teacup or mug.
Image of a hand pouring golden-brown tea from a pale ceramic teapot into a glass pitcher filled with ice cubes. The teapot is light beige in color with a simple, rounded design. The clear glass pitcher allows the ice and tea to be visible as it's being poured. The background is white, creating a clean, minimalist composition that emphasizes the action of preparing iced tea. The warm color of the tea contrasts nicely with the cool tones of the ice and glass, creating an appealing visual effect.

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