Japanese Bancha Houghi Cha
This tea is also refereed to as 'Hojicha', it is a high quality Bancha that has been toasted to give a brown loose leaf finished. This idea came from a Tea Merchant in the 1920's when he had surplus tea stock which he did not want to waste. This is a very sweet delicate tea with no astringency.
Type of Tea- Loose Green Tea.
Origin- Japan
Brewing Guide- Brew with water at 75-80 degrees and infuse for 1-2 minutes.
How to Serve- Best served as it is.
Tasting Notes- Smooth nutty aroma and biscuity, caramel notes.
Colour in Cup- Pale yellow liquor.
Pack sizes available- 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g, 1 Kilo. We pack everything fresh to order, nothing is off the shelf ! We pack all our teas in a unique material which combines card and foil, regarded as the best for retaining freshness and quality.
Storage- Airtight container away from strong smells and direct sunlight.
Health Benefits- The health benefits of green tea are almost endless, being loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. The benefits of this tea are that it still has all the goodness of a green tea but it doesn't have the astringent flavour, it is also lower in caffeine then most Chinese green teas.
Advice on tea you might like- Japanese Sencha Genmai Cha or Japanese Bancha Green Tea
