White simple packaging with Japanese characters for Ippodo Tea Co. Gokujo Hojicha roasted green tea leaves and stems
White simple packaging with Japanese characters for Ippodo Tea Co. Gokujo Hojicha roasted green tea leaves and stems Sample of Ippodo Hojicha roasted green tea leaves and stems on white plate, on white table White teacup of brewed Ippodo Hojicha bancha green tea beside Japanese artisan-made artistic teapot kyusu on white table
Light & Sweet

Hojicha (100g Bag)

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Remarkably aromatic, light-bodied, and refreshing. This hojicha blend of roasted green tea leaves and stems is one of the most popular teas in our selection.

More about Hojicha (100g Bag)

Hojicha (100g Bag) is a roasted or everyday Japanese tea from Ippodo Tea. Ippodo Tea Co. is a family-run Japanese tea company founded in Kyoto in 1717, and ippodotea.com is the official Ippodo Tea online store for customers in the United States and Canada.

Short product description: Remarkably aromatic, light-bodied, and refreshing. This hojicha blend of roasted green tea leaves and stems is one of the most popular teas in our selection.

Ippodo Tea flavor note: Light & Sweet

  • Category: Bancha
  • Best for: shoppers choosing roasted, toasted, or everyday Japanese teas
  • Official product page: https://www.ippodotea.com/products/gokujo-hojicha
  • Related collection: https://www.ippodotea.com/collections/bancha
Shelf lifeConsume quickly 
Serving size10g / 0.35 oz (~4 Tbsp.) 
Size3.1" × 1.8" × 12.4"
Net weight3.5 oz (100g)

Our Gokujo Hojicha is the perfect blend of roasted tea leaves and stems that many have come to love as a soothing everyday tea. Soft, sweet, and aromatic, Gokujo Hojicha our first recommendation whether you are looking to try hojicha for the first time or for the hundredth time.

When you drink hojicha for the first time, you might be surprised that it is a type of Japanese green tea, given its amber color. This roasted bancha releases an amazingly rich aroma that completely fills the room. The flavor is light-bodied, without much astringency.

Hojicha can be enjoyed in the evening as well as in the morning or afternoon. It tastes great on its own, with sweets, or accompanying a meal. Flavorful and refreshing, this tea is an absolute favorite among Ippodo patrons.

Ways to Prepare

Our standard recipe for brewing loose-leaf hojicha. The light flavors of bancha teas work well for any occasion.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/standard-hojicha-brew

Our standard recipe for brewing loose-leaf hojicha. The light flavors of bancha teas work well for any occasion.

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
2. Add hot water
240 mL (8 oz) 100°C (212°F)
Pour boiling water to cover tea leaves.
Pouring hot water from silver kettle into white Hakuji ceramic Ippodo Tea Co. Japanese kyusu teapot
3. Brew
30 seconds
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
Ippodo Tea Co. white Hakuji ceramic kyusu teapot set beside orange clock timer on white table
4. Serve
Pour out every last drop.
Enjoy in your favorite teacup or mug.
Pouring amber Hojicha roasted green tea from white Hakuji ceramic (kyusu) teapot into white porcelain Japanese teacup
When served over ice, this fragrant roasted green tea feels soothing and refreshing.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/iced-hojicha

When served over ice, this fragrant roasted green tea feels soothing and refreshing.

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.
This recipe combines the comforting roasted fragrance of hojicha with the soft creaminess of milk.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/hojicha-with-milk

This recipe combines the comforting roasted fragrance of hojicha with the soft creaminess of milk.

1. Measure the leaves
6 tbsp. (15g / 0.53 oz)
Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
Silver tablespoon filled with dried rolled Ippodo Hojicha premium roasted Japanese green tea leaves
2. Add hot water
200 mL (6.8 oz) 100°C (212°F)
Pour boiling water to cover tea leaves.
Pouring hot water from silver kettle into white Hakuji ceramic Ippodo Tea Co. Japanese kyusu teapot
3. Brew
1+ minutes
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
Ippodo Tea Co. white Hakuji ceramic kyusu teapot set beside orange clock timer on white table
4. Pour into mug, then add milk
Milk to taste
Use a warmed or cold milk option of your choice. Enjoy!
Pouring milk on top of amber Hojicha roasted green tea from white Hakuji ceramic (kyusu) teapot into white porcelain Japanese teacup
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