Everything You Need To Know About Organic Hojicha Powder

By Author: Tony Fry
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Probably you’re wondering what organic hojicha powder is and how to add it into your daily routine, and that’s why you are here. You’re on the right page. In this article, you’ll get answers to all your queries regarding hojicha powder.

What Is Organic Hojicha Powder?

Hojicha powder is a roasted green tea. Yes, you read it right. Unlike normal green tea leaves and powder, hojicha powder is brown in colour. They are low in caffeine and high in toastiness. Hojicha is a versatile green tea powder made from finely ground roasted green tea leaves, twigs, and stems grown in Kyoto, Japan. It is originated 100 years ago and popular among Japs. However, hojicha powder has become increasingly popular worldwide due to its colour, taste, flavour, and aroma. In fact, organically grown and made hojicha tea powder is making its way slowly into Australian homes. You’ll experience the naturally sweet taste and the pleasant aroma of the roasted hojicha green tea powder.

How Is Hojicha Powder Made?

Organic hojicha green tea extract powder is made from tea leaves. After carefully grown without adding chemicals ...
... and yield enhancers, the tea leaves are harvested. The harvested leaves are then carefully steamed, rolled, and sun-dried. Once the leaves are dried enough, the leaves are expertly roasted at the 400 degrees Fahrenheit to bring out the distinct flavours and notes of cocoa and earthy undertones, and more importantly, retain the nutrients. Finally, the carefully roasted tea leaves are finely powdered in such a way that perfectly dissolves to create delicious and nutritious green tea, and rice and creamy lattes and desserts. The powder is cooled, packed, and ready for consumption. In fact, the methods of making this tea powder is what that distinguishes this unique Japs tea.

When To Drink Hojicha?

Although hojicha is green tea, it comes in light to dark brown colour. This is due to the roasting of the leaves after harvesting. So, your tea won’t be in green colour instead an earthy colour. However, it could be consumed at any time of the day. Since this tea powder has less caffeine and delicious taste, it can be enjoyed throughout the day in any form. Many have a cup of hojicha after a meal. Also, it can be used in milk to create a latte, a popular way to enjoy it.

If you’re looking for an alternative to your mactha or regular green tea, hojicha is the ideal choice. Chaya’s hojicha powder is organically made to ensure the tea is environmental and human-friendly from the soil to sip. Yes, there are no additives and preservatives. This roasted powder is the ideal ingredient for transforming any recipe, including hojicha lattes, mochi, ice cream, deserts, macrons, and other baked foods. Brew hojicha tea or create a delicious latte and enjoy every sip!

The author is an Australian certified organic tea maker. He is dedicated to providing organic green teas, including organic hojicha powder from the soil to sip. Visit https://chaya.co for more details.