Houjicha Gold delivers a delightful and calming cup. Highly aromatic but gentle on the stomach with a low amount of caffeine.
Origin: Shizuoka
Harvest: Between First and Second Harvests
Cultivar: Yabukita
Tasting Profile:
The infusion brews up a medium bodied, transparent and light "woodsy" brown liquid. There is an elegant roasted aroma that fills the room. The tasting experience might remind one of being near a cozy campfire. Houjicha also makes a very refreshing iced tea.
Den's Preferred Brewing:
Leaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)/4 oz
Water: Boiled; Steep: 30 sec
2nd Cup Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec
For a cup of Iced Tea:
Steep as directed for hot tea.
Once you brew it, put ice into the cup to lock in the aroma.