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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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Tasting Notes
NuttyVegetalCitrus
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This Houjicha offers a comforting aroma with nutty nuances of Marcona almond. On the palate, it unfolds with fresh, vegetal hints of green hay, brightened by a delicate touch of lemon zest, culminating in a smooth, roasted finish.
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About This Tea
What does House Roasted Shingu Houjicha taste like?
This Houjicha offers a comforting aroma with nutty nuances of Marcona almond. On the palate, it unfolds with fresh, vegetal hints of green hay, brightened by a delicate touch of lemon zest, culminatin. It leans nutty, vegetal and citrus.
How should I brew House Roasted Shingu 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 House Roasted Shingu Houjicha come from?
Grown in Ehime, Japan from the Blend cultivar. This batch is from the 2025 harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does House Roasted Shingu Houjicha cost?
Starts at $30.00 from Kettl, or about $0.60/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.60 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
$30.00$0.60/g