Kō, Hojicha from Uji
A warm, nutty Hōjicha with aromas of hazelnut and caramel, roasted over charcoal in Wazuka, Uji-Kyoto.
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About this Matcha
Wazuka, Uji-Kyoto. Roasted over charcoal. Warm, comforting, much less caffeine than matcha.
Not a tea for alertness. For moments that deserve calm.
Flavor profile
Toasted Hazelnut · Caramel · Deep Warmth
Smooth. No Consequences.
Preparation
70–80°C · 2–3g (2–3 bamboo scoops) · Sift · Froth.
Also very strong served as a latte or cold.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping in Germany from €49 · Delivery in 2 to 4 business days.
Not happy? We'll make it right.
Kō (香) means "fragrance" or "aroma" in Japanese. This roasted tea from Wazuka in Uji, Kyoto carries the scent of hazelnuts and caramel. Warm, comforting, irresistible.
When matcha is too much.
Hōjicha is what happens when Japanese tea masters decide that not every moment needs to be awake. They take sencha or bancha, roast it over charcoal at high heat and turn it into something completely different.
Kō comes from Wazuka, Uji, and uses three cultivars: Okumidori, Samidori, Yabukita. The roast develops aromas of roasted hazelnuts and deep caramel. Warm and comforting, with a sweetness that comes not from sugar but from the Maillard reaction of the leaves themselves.
The best part? Much less caffeine than matcha. What remains is pure comfort. For evenings, for moments when you want warmth without the buzz, or when you simply want something good to drink without consequences.
A tea that embraces.
At a glance
- Type: Hōjicha, roasted green tea powder
- Origin: Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto, Japan
- Cultivars: Okumidori, Samidori, Yabukita
- Harvest: Summer harvest
- Processing: Roasted over charcoal, finely ground
- Taste: Roasted hazelnut, caramel, warm and gentle
- Best for: Evenings, as a hōjicha latte or pure
- Preparation: 2 g in 60 to 80 ml water at 70 to 80 °C. Sift and whisk, top up with milk for a latte.
- Caffeine: Much less than matcha
- Sizes: 100 g, 500 g
- Ingredients: 100% roasted green tea from Japan
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