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Summary
Hojicha is a roasted green tea from the Kyoto region of Japan, made from roasted branches and leaves harvested later in the season. This unique processing imparts a delightful aroma while preserving the positive health benefits associated with green tea, such as immune system support and cancer risk reduction. Hojicha has a lightly sweet and nutty flavor, best experienced when served hot and slightly cooled, and it can be steeped multiple times or enjoyed cold or as a latte. With a low caffeine content due to the roasting process, it can be consumed throughout the day, making it an excellent alternative for those sensitive to coffee. In Japan, pre-bottled Hojicha is widely available, offering a refreshing option for hot summer days.Hojicha is a roasted green tea. It originates from the area around the city of Kyoto. Hojicha is made from the roasted branches and leaves of the tea plants that are harvested later in the season. The roasting process removes the stimulating ingredients from the tea, but it gives it a delicious aroma. What remains, however, are the many positive properties that green tea is known for. By the way, the name also reveals the production process: Hojicha translates to "roasted tea".
Hojicha strengthens the immune system, contains many antioxidants that reduce the risk of cancer, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the blood. It can help you lose weight and improves your complexion.
What does Hojicha taste like?
The green tea tastes slightly sweet and nutty. The sweetness is most noticeable when Hojicha is brewed very hot and cooled slightly before drinking. Hojicha can be steeped at least three times. You can enjoy it hot, cold, or as a Hojicha Latte with milk.
Does Hojicha make you feel alert?
No, Hojicha has a very low caffeine content - the caffeine is lost during the roasting process. That's why it can be enjoyed throughout the day and even in the evening. Due to its fragrant roasted aromas, Hojicha is an excellent beverage choice for anyone who can't tolerate coffee but still wants to enjoy an aromatic drink.
Bottled Hojicha
Hojicha is a tea - and therefore it has to be brewed and then cooled before you can drink it cold on a hot summer day? Not necessarily! In Japan, you can also buy Hojicha cold and ready to drink in bottles. You can get them almost everywhere: in supermarkets, small convenience stores and from soft drink vending machines, for example. This bottled Hojicha is usually well chilled and tastes very refreshing - especially on muggy hot Japanese summer days. Of course, there are various Hojicha brands. The image on the right shows one that is particularly well-known and popular. If you ever see this Hojicha bottle somewhere, grab it!
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