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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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RoastedNuttyUmami
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Kin Houjicha offers a comforting warmth with prominent notes of toasted almonds and a distinct sesame aroma, complemented by a subtle, sweet earthiness reminiscent of wild hay. Its gentle roast brings forward a deep, lasting umami, creating a refined and satisfying cup that showcases the essence of Uji's roasted teas.
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About This Tea
What does Kin Houjicha taste like?
Kin Houjicha offers a comforting warmth with prominent notes of toasted almonds and a distinct sesame aroma, complemented by a subtle, sweet earthiness reminiscent of wild hay. Its gentle roast brings. It leans roasted, nutty and umami.
How should I brew Kin 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 Kin Houjicha come from?
Grown in Kyoto, Japan from the Blend cultivar. This batch is from the 2025 harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does Kin Houjicha cost?
Starts at $32.00 from Kettl, or about $0.51/g. A 63g package gets you around 11 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.06 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
$32.00$0.51/g