Pouring roasted Hojicha tea from Ivory Kyusu into white Hasami-yaki porcelain teacups on wood cross-section Marubon tray
Bancha | Green Tea | Hojicha

Standard Hojicha Brew

Our standard recipe for brewing loose-leaf hojicha. The light flavors of bancha teas work well for any occasion. Drink with your meals or when you're trying to relax. Use hot water that is boiling vigorously to bring out the full aroma of this tea.
  1. 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 - Standard Hojicha Brew
  2. 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 - Standard Hojicha Brew
  3. 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 - Standard Hojicha Brew
  4. 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 - Standard Hojicha Brew

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