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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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NuttyCaramelSavory
Vendor Notes
This Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha offers a comforting profile, characterized by its gentle roasting process that coaxes out sweet, caramelized notes reminiscent of candied nuts and rich toffee. A subtle hint of sea salt adds an intriguing savory depth, resulting in a beautifully balanced and uniquely satisfying cup.
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About This Tea
What does Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha taste like?
This Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha offers a comforting profile, characterized by its gentle roasting process that coaxes out sweet, caramelized notes reminiscent of candied nuts and rich toffee. A subtle. It leans nutty, caramel and savory.
How should I brew Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha come from?
Grown in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan from the Blend cultivar. This batch is from the 2025 harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha cost?
Starts at $36.00 from Kettl, or about $0.60/g. A 60g package gets you around 10 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.60 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
$36.00$0.60/g